Focus: Group D

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group D

Los Angeles: The United States head into Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with everything to prove after a turbulent build-up marked by an unconvincing run of form that saw them comfortably beaten by elite European opposition in two of three of their most recent friendlies.

A 5-2 thrashing by Belgium in March was followed by a clinical 2-0 defeat to Portugal, giving US head coach Mauricio Pochettino a sobering reality check as he attempts to plot a deep run in the tournament. A 3-2 win against Senegal on Sunday, however, would have brought some cheer.

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Focus: Group A

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group A

Paris: If history is any guide, co-hosts Mexico will kick off the FIFA World Cup 2026 with every reason to be confident of comfortably advancing into the knockout rounds from Group A.

Mexico, the only country to host three World Cups, reached the quarter-finals on the two previous occasions the tournament was played on home soil, in 1970 and 1986.

The co-hosts get the tournament under way against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on June 11 before later group stage games against Korea Republic and Czechia.

Focus: Group B

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group B

Paris: After a decade-long march up the FIFA World Rankings, co-hosts Canada are hoping to crown their rise by claiming a piece of FIFA World Cup history in Group B - a first ever win.

In two previous appearances at the FIFA World Cup - the 1986 edition in Mexico and the 2022 tournament in Qatar - Canada have a perfect record of six defeats from six matches.

The co-hosts are aiming to buck that trend in a first round group that includes Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland.

Focus: Group C

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Focus: Group C

London: Brazil's credentials to end a 24-year wait to be world champions will be tested from the off as 2022 semi-finalists Morocco and a Scotland side seeking a historic breakthrough pose threats to the Selecao.

After consistent failure when faced with stern European opposition in the knockout stages, Brazil have turned to the coach who has won more Champions League titles than anyone else in Italian Carlo Ancelotti to deliver a sixth star on the famous yellow jersey.

The Squads: Facts & Stats

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

The Squads: Facts & Stats

Kuala Lumpur: From the best-represented clubs, to the oldest and youngest players, to the smallest and tallest players and FIFA World Cup returnees feature.

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 squads now finalised and revealed, we're taking a deeper look into what the numbers are saying.

Asian Moments: 2022

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Asian Moments: 2022

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was a celebration in more ways than one as the global showpiece returned to the continent after a gap of 20 years.

It proved to be a stunning affair as not only did Qatar excel as hosts, the six Asian sides - a record representation for the continent - all stamped their mark on the competition.