Luka Modrić was included Monday in Croatia’s squad and is set to play in his fifth World Cup. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić named a 26-man roster also featuring Ivan Perišić, who has scored in the past three tournaments. Modrić broke his cheekbone last month but the Croatia captain is expected to be fit when Croatia … Read more
It’s starting to feel real. In less than a month, fans from around the globe will be tuning in and filling up iconic stadiums for the most popular sporting event in the world: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And a lot will happen between now and June 11. Rosters will be finalized. Teams will begin … Read more
Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol is back in training after four months out with a broken leg, with Pep Guardiola saying Friday he hopes the defender is ready to “make a good World Cup” with Croatia. Gvardiol underwent surgery after sustaining a fracture to his right leg in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the … Read more
The best players in the world will be on display this summer at the 2026 World Cup. So, let’s rank them. Ahead of the world’s premier sporting event, our on-air experts — Alexi Lalas, Maurice Edu and Stu Holden — and production staff ranked the 100 best stars who will likely feature at this summer’s … Read more
The ultimate objective at any World Cup tournament is to lift the trophy alongside your teammates for soccer’s ultimate prize. But there are plenty of individual awards to also strive for – including the Golden Ball Award. The Golden Ball Award was officially introduced at the 1982 World Cup for the very first time, awarded … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will ultimately come to life because of its constellation of stars, and this summer’s tournament will be full of them. From living legends like Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo to goal machines Kylian Mbappé of France and Erling Haaland of Norway — these are the names who’ll take … Read more
Ready for the biggest edition of soccer’s marquee event? With 48 teams spread across three countries, this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be epic. [2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Full Game-by-Game Schedule] The field is set, and all 12 four-team groups are locked in. But which teams will be the serious tournament contenders? … Read more
Luka Modrić and Croatia now know their path to glory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after learning their group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games. When is the World Cup? How to Watch? The World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across … Read more
The world’s best sporting event – the 2026 FIFA World Cup — is coming this summer, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. But which 48 fanbases will be the loudest? The most fun and the most passionate? Vote in our 2026 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Fan Base, sponsored by Lay’s! How … Read more
The final six teams of the 48-team World Cup – the largest ever in history — will be decided this week. Expect powerhouse teams and big-time stars when the tournament kicks off this summer. The United States has a favorable Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and either Türkiye or Kosovo (who’ll face each other on … Read more