2026 World Cup Odds: Which Nations are Favored to Reach Semifinals?
With 48 teams competing and a grueling path through the knockout stage, reaching the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be an accomplishment in itself.
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Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorised flags or slogans
June 10 : Iran threatened to halt its matches at the World Cup if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at stadiums, Iranian media reported, citing Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, following criticism of the team’s presence at the tournament.
Pochettino: U.S. can win World Cup despite no top 100 players - ESPN
United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said his team can win the World Cup despite not having any players ranked among the top 100.
Who are the stars coming to Vancouver for the FIFA World Cup?
Some of the biggest names in soccer could play in Vancouver at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Iran players: U.S. visa policies creating World Cup 'tension' - ESPN
TIJUANA, Mexico — Iran national team forward Mehdi Taremi said that steps the U.S. government has taken regarding the denial of visas and preventing a Somali referee from entering the country are hurting the country's image and creating a «lot of tension» around the World Cup.
Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener
MEXICO CITY, June 9 : Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the Estadio Azteca, where the tournament returns for a third time.
Iranian World Cup players will be able to enter US the day before matches, DHS says
June 9 : Iran's national soccer team, currently training in Tijuana, Mexico, will be able to enter the U.S. the day before each of their three World Cup matches, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.
Donovan urges US to seize home World Cup moment
LOS ANGELES, June 9 : Former United States captain Landon Donovan said success for the U.S. team at the home World Cup should be measured both by results and by the kind of iconic moments that can accelerate soccer's growth in the country.