World Cup expansion to 64 teams is looking like a real possibility. How would that work?

From the best teams to the defining moments, biggest controversies, standout performers and the road to 2030, this is the final recap of World Cup 2026

While it’s impossible to predict the champion, the 2026 World Cup already has many winners: the qualifying teams, the host countries and FIFA are all reaping record financial and media benefits.

Since the opening match, media outlets around the world have analyzed every aspect of the tournament. Coaches and players have been praised, criticized, second-guessed, and dissected from every possible angle.

Manchester City are likely to top the list of distributions to clubs under FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the third World Cup in succession, calculations from The Athl

Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup final to Spain, and some players did not handle the defeat graciously. Read more.

FIFA assesses the 10 African nations' performance at the 2026 World Cup, highlighting Tunisia's struggles and Cape Verde's notable surprise outing.

Earlier this month, FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed talks would take place over the proposed increased format.