Here’s the latest on *FIFA World Cup 2026* 👇
*Tournament basics*
- *Dates*: June 11 – July 19, 2026
- *Hosts*: USA, Canada, Mexico — first 48-team World Cup ever
- *Final*: July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jerse
*Knockouts happening now*
We’re in the Round of 16 with some big results already:
- *Spain 1-0 Portugal* — Spain through, Ronaldo’s final World Cup ends
- *England 3-2 Mexico* — Bellingham brace + Kane penalty sent England to quarters despite a red card
- *Belgium 1-0 USA* — live, Belgium leading in 1st half
- *Brazil 1-2 Norway* — Norway knocked out Brazil, Neymar scored late and announced international retirement after
- *Morocco beat Canada* and *Paraguay beat Germany on penalties* to reach Round of 16
- *France
Upcoming: *Argentina vs Egypt* on July 7 7bc1
*Big headlines*
- *Prize money boost*: FIFA is discussing increasing prize money for all 48 teams. Initial plan was $655M total, with winners getting $50M
- *NFL-style half-time show*: First ever for a World Cup final. Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to co-headline, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Cheapest final ticket right now: ∼$7,987
- *Rankings*: Argentina are No.1 in FIFA rankings going into the tournament, followed by Spain, France, England
- *Germany squad news*: 40-year-old Manuel Neuer recalled after 2-year international retirement
- *Controversy*: US striker Folarin Balogun had his red-card ban suspended and was cleared to face Belgium #BinancePickAndWin
*Tournament basics*
- *Dates*: June 11 – July 19, 2026
- *Hosts*: USA, Canada, Mexico — first 48-team World Cup ever
- *Final*: July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jerse
*Knockouts happening now*
We’re in the Round of 16 with some big results already:
- *Spain 1-0 Portugal* — Spain through, Ronaldo’s final World Cup ends
- *England 3-2 Mexico* — Bellingham brace + Kane penalty sent England to quarters despite a red card
- *Belgium 1-0 USA* — live, Belgium leading in 1st half
- *Brazil 1-2 Norway* — Norway knocked out Brazil, Neymar scored late and announced international retirement after
- *Morocco beat Canada* and *Paraguay beat Germany on penalties* to reach Round of 16
- *France
Upcoming: *Argentina vs Egypt* on July 7 7bc1
*Big headlines*
- *Prize money boost*: FIFA is discussing increasing prize money for all 48 teams. Initial plan was $655M total, with winners getting $50M
- *NFL-style half-time show*: First ever for a World Cup final. Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to co-headline, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Cheapest final ticket right now: ∼$7,987
- *Rankings*: Argentina are No.1 in FIFA rankings going into the tournament, followed by Spain, France, England
- *Germany squad news*: 40-year-old Manuel Neuer recalled after 2-year international retirement
- *Controversy*: US striker Folarin Balogun had his red-card ban suspended and was cleared to face Belgium #BinancePickAndWin