Who do you suppose will win the World Cup? Have your say forward as England intention for glory in 2026
With just over 100 days until kick-off, anticipation is reaching fever pitch for what promises to be one of the most intricate World Cup tournaments ever staged.
More than three and a half years after Lionel Messi led Argentina to glory, the globe’s elite footballing nations are preparing to descend on the world stage to battle for the sport’s ultimate prize.
The 2026 edition, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, features an expanded format with 46 nations qualifying for the finals. Fans can look forward to a relentless festival of football, with over 100 fixtures scheduled across a packed summer. The action begins on 11 June, as Mexico face South Africa in a nostalgic rematch of the 2010 opening fixture.
After five weeks of high-stakes drama, the tournament will reach its climax at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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England, France, and Brazil are the leading names looking to dethrone the reigning champions, Argentina. History will also be made this year as Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan all make their maiden appearances in the finals.
Off the pitch, concerns are growing that pubs could be forced to show football the red card due to a recent tax raid, while England fans face an anxious wait following a Jude Bellingham injury update after the star left the pitch in tears.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will be desperate to secure their first World Cup title in what is likely to be the legend’s final international tournament.
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They face stiff competition from Germany and European champions Spain, both of whom are gunning for success as the world’s best prepare to lock horns. England enter the fray as genuine favourites under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel, as the Three Lions look to win the trophy for the first time since 1966.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil side are also many people’s pick for the title, boasting a pool of talent ready to add a sixth star to their famous yellow shirts. The South Americans last lifted the trophy in 2002 and will be eager to avenge Argentina’s recent success in Qatar.
Meanwhile, the likes of Iran, Qatar, Tunisia, Haiti, Panama, and New Zealand will all be dreaming of pulling off a monumental result when they embark on their journey across North America.
