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? Who'll punch above their weight? The first-timers? And...

Italy's soccer federation president resigned amid political pressure on Thursday, two days after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Gabriele Gravina's decision was quickly followed by Gianluigi Buffon stepping down as the national team’s delegation chief and will likely lead to the ouster of Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso, too. Italy Sports Minis...

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 It Works? This bracket consists of all 48 qualified teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Those...

England legend David Beckham has confessed he would find it "very hard" to overlook Trent Alexander-Arnold for a World Cup squad after the Real Madrid star was hit with another international snub. He waded into the debate after Alexander-Arnold became the headline omission from Thomas Tuchel's latest 35-man selection for clashes against Uruguay and Japan. Alexander-Arnold snubbe...

Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos is preparing a definitive offer to seize control of his boyhood club Sevilla alongside First Eleven Capital. However, the move hinges on the side's top-flight status as they battle to avoid a disastrous relegation to the second tier. Ramos twice played for Sevilla to bookend an immensely successful career with Los Blancos. A boardroom battle in the ...