48 teams are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But once again, India is not among the nations playing on the global stage. FIFA introduced an expanded field of 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup , but still,

USA TODAY's soccer experts lock in their picks for Netherlands vs Japan in Sunday's World Cup matchup

We're into day four of the World Cup and boy are we motoring through the games now. Already we find ourselves looking ahead to Group F fixtures later today, including arguably the competition's most intriguing side,

Curacao are one of the nations that will, for the first time, compete in a FIFA World Cup. For the first time in history, Curacao are competing in a World Cup . This small nation, with the vast majority of their players being Dutch-based ,

World Cup co-favorite Spain begins its World Cup campaign while teams like Belgium, Uruguay, and Egypt will also play.

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

Germany enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the favorites, but even a seemingly straightforward opening match can shape the path ahead. The clash with Curacao could have major implications for Group E.

Livano Comenencia scored an historic goal for Curacao against Germany in the 21st minute of their 2026 World Cup opener.