13+ min ago  (319+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup set a record well before the first qualifying match occurred. Prior to the tournament, FIFA decided soccer's biggest global event needed to be even bigger. There will be a record 48 teams playing during the group stage…...

12+ hour, 25+ min ago  (216+ words) Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz makes his picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All right, let's have a little bit of fun. It's time for the new Yahoo Sports Soccer Pick 'Em Game with FOX1. Let's see how we can do. So…...

42+ min ago  (987+ words) The wait is almost over. The 2026 World Cup will begin in earnest on Thursday with Mexico taking on South Africa in the opener and continue Friday with the U. S. and Paraguay before group play really starts cranking up on Saturday. But…...

5+ hour, 38+ min ago  (323+ words) Covers tracks the largest wagers on the World Cup prior to and throughout the 2026 event." We're one day away from the world's biggest tournament kicking off, and analysts are"projecting more than $2. 8 billion will be bet on the 2026 World Cup…...

13+ hour, 14+ min ago  (54+ words) Yahoo Sports Chiefs extend Patrick Mahomes in reported record-setting deal Who will emerge from Group G? This preview covers everything you need to know about Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand, highlighting the star players and predicting the final standings....

2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (787+ words) There's still time to enter before Mexico and South Korea play at 3 p. m. ET on Thursday (Fox). Here are the teams getting an overwhelming amount of support from fans on Yahoo. Mexico has -115 betting odds to win Group A and will…...

11+ hour, 18+ min ago  (532+ words) Like at previous editions, a large number of football stars will not be present when the World Cup kicks off on Thursday. Not qualified, injuries and not being selected are the main reasons why big names, who could easily form…...

5+ hour, 10+ min ago  (779+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins tomorrow, and this tournament feels bigger than anything football has ever seen. With 48 teams, legends making their final appearance, and a new generation ready to take over, here are the 10 biggest storylines entering kickoff " ranked…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago  (413+ words) Fans everywhere are on the hunt for hard evidence of tactical indicators that reveal which countries have the biggest competitive advantages before the first whistle is blown. This highlights exactly what to expect from the top competitors across the distinctive,…...

5+ hour, 52+ min ago  (285+ words) The 2026 World Cup is here, and 48 countries will vie for the most coveted trophy in soccer, which will be awarded July 19 at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. Spain (+450) is the slight favorite ahead of France (+475) at sportsbooks, but there…...