FIFA's 2026 World Cup draw, set for December 5, introduces a 48-team format. Top four nations are strategically placed to avoid each other until the semi-finals. The expanded tournament features 12 groups, with 18 teams still vying for spots in the March ...

With less than 200 days before the opening of the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup, preparations are entering a decisive phase. One of the milestone events will take place on Friday, December 5, when the final draw will reveal the full group-stage line-up ...

Poor old FIFA. The football governing body's official print campaign for next year's 2026 world cup got off to a shaky start this month, after it was forced to delete the very first poster from social media. Why? They only went and forgot to include arguably the most famous player in the world.

Bolivia, Congo DR, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia and Suriname will compete in Mexico for place at next year's global showpiece.