Sweden smash 5 past Tunisia in World Cup opener
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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.
Between 1998 and 2022, qualification from the group stage was straightforward. Only the top two teams from each of the eight groups progressed to the Round of 16.
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 ,
Kylian Mbappe won the award last tournament with eight goals scored including a hat trick in the final. Can anyone beat him this time?
To help navigate this melting pot of narratives at this year’s World Cup, here’s one thought on each team taking part in the international tournament.
Take a closer look at 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D, featuring the United States, Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye.
