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

Good Week For Sweden: Star Striker Isak To Return Following World Cup Qualification

Alexander Isak’s expected return to team training on Thursday comes at a good time for both Liverpool and Sweden. The striker has recovered from a broken ankle and fibula with Liverpool chasing a Champions League spot and Sweden celebrating qualification to the World Cup. Isak needed surgery to repair injuries sustained from an opponent’s tackle … 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

World Cup Qualifying: Italy Denied Again; Sweden, Czechia, Türkiye Advance

The 2026 World Cup hasn’t officially kicked off yet, but Tuesday’s final qualifying matches brought us plenty of excitement and drama that made the day feel like a World Cup day.  All four UEFA playoff matches were either decided by a goal or in penalty kicks. Four-time World Cup champion Italy was among the eight … Read more

Six World Cup Spots Left! Italy, Poland, Jamaica Among Teams Aiming to Qualify

Twelve teams. Six World Cup spots to fill out the 48-team tournament. We’re in for a soccer smorgasburg on Tuesday.  This summer’s edition of the best sporting event on the planet will be the largest in World Cup history. It’ll be hosted across three countries – the United States, Mexico and Canada. And elite squads … Read more

4 Takeaways From World Cup Qualifying on Thursday

A big step forward was taken on Thursday for many countries to book their tickets to this summer’s World Cup. In the UEFA qualifiers, Turkiye and Italy advanced, while two matches went to penalty shootouts. Now, all eyes turn to Tuesday, which is when the final six spots will be booked. Here are the takeaways: … Read more

Gattuso Cuts Chiesa As Italy Faces ‘No Alibis’ World Cup Playoff

Itay coach Gennaro Gattuso acknowledged that only “someone without blood running through their veins” wouldn’t feel nervous as the team attempts to avoid failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Gattuso is still just as feisty and gritty as when he played on the Italy team that won the country’s fourth World Cup … Read more

Zlatan Ibrahimović To Join FOX Sports For 2026 World Cup

Zlatan Ibrahimović has announced he’ll join FOX Sports for the 2026 World Cup, representing a bold new chapter in the Swedish icon’s career. Despite retiring from professional football in 2023 following an emotional farewell at AC Milan, the 44-year-old remains one of the most bankable and charismatic personalities in the world. “You’re welcome, America” His … Read more

Zlatan Core: The 26 Best Quotes From The Global Soccer Icon

Zlatan Ibrahimović is the master of the quote, and this summer the global soccer legend brings his words of wisdom to FOX Sports as an analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ahead of his debut with FOX Sports this summer, let’s look at some of The Lion’s most memorable sayings that have made him … Read more