The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, with Mexico taking on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, kicking off a six-week extravaganza.

World Cup holders continue to set the pace in the latest Men's World Ranking having booked their place at World Cup 26.

Mexico, South Korea, Czechia and South Africa. Check fixtures, standings, key matches and knockout predictions.

World Cup Group H includes Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay; matches to take place in Zapopan, Mexico and USA cities Atalanta, Miami and Houston

Two-time winners France will face Senegal, Iraq and Norway. Learn more about each team, their fixtures and who they could face in the Round of 32.

Portugal is the obvious favourite of the group in terms of players, ranking and depth. Roberto Martínez's team won Group F of the European selection with 13 points and a difference of 20:7, and in the decisive match they defeated Armenia 9:1 without the disqualified Cristiano Ronaldo.

Football/26 by WorldCup26USA has launched as an independent digital platform covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fixture schedules, profiles of all 48 qualified national sides, group standings, venue guides,

England have released their squad numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Thomas Tuchel’s team head to North America in search of a first major tournament success in 60 years this summer.The German