Which teams are in the World Cup? Which ones have close to qualifying? Breaking it all down, region by region.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attempts to explain the expected global impact of the 48-team 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has returned straight to the training pitch ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello

Breaking down the big plotlines from qualifying for next year's tournament, including some big names who could be struggling to get there

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 18: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Marcus Thuram during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Italy legend Christian Vieri is confident the Azzurri will qualify for the 2026 World Cup after two consecutive failed attempts: ‘It was worse than getting dumped by a girlfriend.’Former Serie A

What could derail the tournament or make it a hit? Which players will shine? And who could win? Our writers have their

Claudio Ranieri does not even want to try where Roberto Mancini and Gian Piero Ventura failed — to take four-time champion Italy back to the World Cup.

"In the school (in Italy), they are teaching in schools, and it's a lot of change. Now they're coming out a little bit, players, Italians are coming out," Zain Naqvi said.

FIFA legends Marcelo, Kaká, Pepe, and Alessandro Del Piero showed up to celebrate the one year countdown to the 2026 World Cup.