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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. Only four nations will survive the tournament’s first 100 matches and earn a spot in the final four, putting themselves within two victories of lifting the most coveted…
Canada has never won a FIFA Men’s World Cup match. Could 2026 be the year that all changes for Les Rouges? Here are the odds for how Canada will fare in this year’s tournament. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports…
Every World Cup creates a star nobody saw coming. Colombia’s James Rodriguez dazzled at the 2014 tournament in Brazil with his spectacular goals that ushered a move to Real Madrid. And after helping Argentina lift the trophy at Qatar 2022, Enzo Fernández parlayed a £106 million record move to Chelsea in January 2023. Someone is…
Chelsea could face a major setback in the transfer market after reports suggested Marc Cucurella is open to leaving Stamford Bridge. Barcelona and Real Madrid are both monitoring the Spain international, whose reputation has soared following an impressive resurgence at club level and a standout Euro 2024 campaign. Spanish Rivals Step Up Interest In Chelsea…
Alphonso Davies has joined the Canadian national team as it prepares for the World Cup, although he’s not quite ready to play. The left back injured a hamstring last month while playing for Bayern Munich in 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain that knocked the German club out the Champions League semifinals. On Monday, Davies was…
Arsenal defender William Saliba could be forced to undergo back surgery immediately after the upcoming World Cup as his ongoing physical discomfort continues to intensify. Despite successfully managing the issue to play a starring role for the Gunners, recent medical assessments indicate that the center back requires long-term surgical intervention. Gunners Star Managing Discomfort According…
Manchester City defender Rúben Dias is not convinced the 2026 World Cup will mark the end for veterans like 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, defending champion Lionel Messi, 38, and Luka Modric, 40. The Portuguese center back discussed the immense motivation his squad feels to capture the only major trophy their iconic captain has failed to win….
Bayern Munich star Harry Kane believes he will be a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or if he leads England to World Cup glory. Following a spectacular season where he scored 61 goals across all competitions, the prolific forward is fully confident that lifting the ultimate international trophy will solidify his claim for the sport’s…
France international defender Ibrahima Konate is reportedly closing in on a sensational move to Real Madrid, just days after his emotional departure from Liverpool was officially confirmed. The 27-year-old centre-back leaves Anfield as a free agent this summer following a sudden breakdown in contract talks, paving the way for a lucrative switch to the Spanish…
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 experts ranked the 100 best stars who will likely feature at this summer’s World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. We have officially…
