2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup: Every World Cup Golden Ball Winner since 1978

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

1 World Cup Player To Watch From All 48 Teams

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

World Cup Title Favorites, Sleepers, Debut Teams? All 48 Teams By Tiers

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

2026 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Fanbase! Vote For Who Is The Best

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

2026 World Cup: 9 Non-USA Group Stage Matches We’re Excited For

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

The USA’s Top-5 Burning World Cup Questions With 100 Days To Go

Ready or not, here it comes. Only 100 days until the World Cup commences, and we’re in store for a tournament for the ages. And there will be plenty of attention on the United States men’s national team, who are one of the three tournament co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico. There’s not much time left … Read more

Which Messi Golazo Kicks Off Our Countdown of Best 100 Men’s World Cup Moments?

What comes to mind when you think of the top men’s FIFA World Cup moments?  It could be Diego Maradona carving through England’s defense for the Goal of the Century. Or, a legend like Pele or Lionel Messi raising the trophy up high into the sky. It could be something more controversial, like Cristiano Ronaldo’s … Read more