The draws have been drawn, the dates have been decided, tickets are on sale and the countdown has begun… In just a few months, the 2026 World Cup will open in North America and be the biggest in history.
All eyes will be on whether England can win the Grand Prix on the 60th anniversary of their historic victory in 1966. This time with Thomas Tuchel at the helm, an unbeaten qualifying campaign once again gave the nation dreams.
The Tartan Army will chase Scotland, who have qualified for the first time since 1998, while Wales and Northern Ireland could meet in a winner-take-all play-off in a final bid to reach the finals this summer.
Elsewhere, the tournament is expected to be full of first-timers, with leading teams from Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan making their first appearances in the 48-team World Cup finals.
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The 2026 World Cup will be Lionel Messi’s last chance to represent Argentina, and it could also be Cristiano Ronaldo’s final shot at glory in Portugal’s colors.
And then a controversy ensues. Ticket price disputes, concerns about US immigration policy, reports of boycott threats over US President Donald Trump’s actions, and concerns about extreme heat.
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