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Where is the World Cup final?

By Joe Mewis published

The 2026 World Cup is now less than 12 months away

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The World Cup trophy is seen during rehearsal ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw at Doha Exhibition Center on April 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

World Cup 2026 fixtures in full

By Joe Mewis published

The 2026 World Cup will feature a whopping 72 group stage fixtures

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Everything we know about the World Cup 2026 match ball

By Steven Chicken published

The World Cup 2026 match ball will be called the Trionda, as Adidas continue their long World Cup heritage by providing a new-look

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the World Cup Trophy after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina (3) and France (3) (Argentina win 4-2 on penalties) at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)

2026 World Cup: Every team to have qualified

By Joe Mewis published

Looking for every team to have qualified for that 2026 World Cup? The tournament has been expanded to 48 teams and sides are sealing their spots

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General view inside the stadium as a section of empty seats are seen during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between SE Palmeiras and FC Porto at MetLife Stadium on June 15, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Chelsea fume at two-hour Club World Cup extreme weather delay - but will the 2026 World Cup suffer the same fate?

By Joe Mewis published

Chelsea were forced off after 85 minutes of their last-16 clash and were unable to return for almost two hours

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World Cup 2026 format explained: Tournament draw, group stage tiebreakers and knockout routes

By Steven Chicken published

Everything you wanted to know about the format for the 2026 World Cup, and probably even some stuff you didn't want to know

2026 World Cup stadium guide: The full list of venues

By Steven Chicken published

With 16 2026 World Cup stadiums, Canada, Mexico and the United States will share hosting duties, providing the setting for all the action

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Lionel Messi celebrates with the World Cup trophy after Argentina's win at Qatar 2022.

World Cup 2026 power rankings: Are Lionel Messi and Argentina still the team to beat?

By Joe Mewis published

World Cup 2026 is just 12 months away - so what kind of shape are each of the leading contenders in?

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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa gives instructions to Marcelo Saracchi in a game against Ecuador in October 2024.

How to watch Paraguay vs Uruguay: Live stream details for crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier in Asuncion

By Chris Nee published

Watch from anywhere in the world as Paraguay and Uruguay look to take a huge step towards qualification for next year's World Cup

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Real Madrid Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

How to watch Ecuador vs Brazil: Live stream details for South American World Cup 2026 qualifier in Guayaquil

By Chris Nee published

Watch from anywhere in the world as Ecuador have an opportunity to secure qualification for next year's World Cup

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