World Cup

Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino
Sarah Winterburn

Donald Trump offers World Cup ‘incentive’ to Russia to end Ukraine war

Donald Trump had no idea that Russia were not allowed to play in the 2026 World Cup. Now he says their inclusion is “possible”.
Lionel Messi collects the World Cup trophy.
Dave Tickner

2026 World Cup Power Rankings as 52 countries topped by Argentina

It is somehow barely a year until the actual World Cup takes place next summer in North America, so we’ve gone early with the beloved Power Rankings.
Lionel Messi celebrates with the World Cup trophy
Dave Tickner

World Cup 2026 qualification: who’s already qualified, who’s likely to join them, and how it all works

We already know seven of the 48 heading for the World Cup and can start to have a decent go at guessing a good chunk of the remaining 41…