New Zealand are the World Cup’s lowest-ranked team. But their fans believe the Kiwis can fly

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

Iran’s soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is preparing to travel from Turkey to their training base in Mexico. Some members of the Iranian ...
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2026 World Cup news live tracker: Injuries, squads, storylines and updates as the tournament looms

At last, we're in the final week before the 2026 World Cup begins. The global tournament officially kicks off on Thursday, starting off with a Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City in a group ...
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2026 World Cup rosters: The 26-man squads for all 48 teams

The 2026 World Cup field is officially set. FIFA's June 1 deadline for final roster submissions has come and gone, meaning all 48 qualified nations have locked in their 26-man squads for the biggest ...