The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup promised a safety net for the world’s elite, but the group stage proved that reputation means nothing without execution. Some nations enhanced their credentials with commanding performances,

Of the 1,248 players who will play at the FIFA World Cup 2026, 22 of them have hoisted football's greatest prize.

Here are your winners and losers so far. Two wins out of three is pretty good going for the USMNT, especially when you consider the doom and gloom around Mauricio Pochettino's side heading into the tournament.

Polymarket and Kalshi both put France ahead of Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup as attendance breaks records.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 saw a big shock as four-time winners Germany were sent packing by Paraguay in the Round of 32. The winners of the 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014 editions lost 4-3 on penalties after the scores were level 1-1 and even extra time could not separate the two teams.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil found a way to beat a fighting Japanese side in the Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Carlo Ancelotti's men came clutch during the second half to register 2-1 win.

The 2026 World Cup group stage is over, with the tournament so far providing some sensational goals, dramatic match conclusions, controversial red cards and incredibly irritating hydration breaks.

The 2026 World Cup round of 32 is underway and the odds keep changing. Here's every team still alive ranked based on betting odds to win the title.