The World Cup Blog
Everything happening on the road to the 2026 World Cup, in one place. Match previews, recaps, group news, and the ticket and travel updates you actually need, written for fans following every kickoff.
Donald Trump Reverses a Red Card for the United States Team
US President Donald Trump called FIFA, and Folarin Balogun's red card was reversed. It is the first time a red card has been overturned at a World Cup since 1962, and a lot of people in football are furious.
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Switzerland vs Colombia: Can Colombia's Attack Break the Swiss Wall?
Two of the most solid teams left in the World Cup meet in Vancouver, and both arrived unbeaten. Switzerland are hard to break down, but Colombia have Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez to unlock any defense. So we tell you who we think wins a tight game.
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Argentina vs Egypt: Messi's Last Dance Against Salah's Egypt
This could be one of the last times we ever see Lionel Messi at a World Cup, and he is playing like a man on a mission to achieve greatness one last time. Standing in his way is Mohamed Salah and a brave Egypt team living their first ever run this deep in the competition. So we tell you who we think wins it.
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Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo's Last Dance Against the Young Champions
Portugal and Spain are neighbors, and they meet in the biggest game of the round of 16. Cristiano Ronaldo, 41 years old, is chasing one last World Cup, while Spain bring the best young team in the world. So we tell you who we think wins this Iberian derby.
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Duelbits Bitcoin World Cup: Play For Free To Win a Share of $150,000 in Bitcoin
The Duelbits Bitcoin World Cup is a free game where you predict the score of all 104 World Cup matches. The top players share a $150,000 prize pool paid in Bitcoin.
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Colombia vs Ghana: Can Ghana Stop Colombia's Attack?
Colombia finished above Portugal to win their group, and many now see them as a real title contender. We break down this round of 32 game against a very tough Ghana defense and tell you who we think wins.
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Argentina vs Cape Verde: The Champions Meet the Fairytale
The world champions and Lionel Messi against a tiny island of 525,000 people, the smallest country ever to reach a World Cup knockout round. We break down this round-of-32 game and tell you who we think wins.
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Mexico vs England: Can the Azteca Stop England's Stars?
Mexico are the host nation, playing at the famous Estadio Azteca with a whole country behind them. But England are one of the favorites and want to end the home dream. So we tell you who we think wins.
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Brazil vs Norway: Can Haaland and Norway Shock the Champions?
Brazil are 5-time world champions with a dazzling attack. But Norway now have real stars too, including the world-famous Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard. So we tell you who we think wins this clash of two great attacks.
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Canada vs Morocco: Can the Home Dream Survive Morocco?
Canada are co-hosting this World Cup, and the whole country is dreaming of more. But Morocco reached the semifinals in 2022 and know how to win big games. So we tell you who we think wins.
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Paraguay vs France: Can Paraguay Shock France Too?
Paraguay just knocked mighty Germany out on penalties, and now they face France. So can the fearless underdog take down another giant? We tell you who we think wins.
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Switzerland vs Algeria: This Knockout Game in Vancouver Is Anybody's Game
Switzerland won their group and never make it easy. Algeria have real firepower up front, but we have a feeling this one is Switzerland's night.
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We post when something on the World Cup actually moves. A group gets decided. A match shifts. A new ticket window opens. A squad list drops.
If it changes how you follow the tournament, it lands here.
- Match previews. Before each big match we break down the form, the lineups, the head to head, and what's actually at stake.
- Match recaps. What happened, who decided it, and what it means for the group or the bracket. Written while it's still fresh.
- Group and bracket news. Who qualified, who went out, who they play next. The standings update the moment the math is settled.
- Ticket updates. When a new sales window opens, when a phase sells out, and how the official process works. The stuff that decides whether you're in the stadium.
- Travel and host cities. Getting between the 16 host cities across three countries, where to stay, and how to plan a trip around the matches.
- Team news. Squad announcements, injuries, and the form going into the tournament for the sides everyone's watching.
- Standout moments. The goals, upsets, and games that people will still talk about years from now, with the story behind them.
- Players to watch. The young names breaking through and the veterans chasing one last shot at the trophy.
- Stadium guides. What each venue is like to actually attend, from the seating to getting in and out on a match day.
- History and context. How past World Cups shaped this one, and the records on the line in 2026.
Every post is written for fans following the 2026 World Cup, not for a press box. We focus on what changed, why it matters, and what you do with it next if anything.
If there's something you'd like to see covered, the contact page is open. We read every message.