Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.

The broadcast of the June 18 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels for fans in India. The live streaming of the June 18 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on the Zee5 app and website for viewers in India.

There are a record number of teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is every country participating in soccer's biggest global event.

Still in the top 20 best ranked nations in the FIFA Ranking, Switzerland is competing in its 13th World Cup. Switzerland is currently making its 13th World Cup appearance in North America, highlighting a remarkable run of international development despite the nation’s relatively small population.

The first round of group-stage matches comes to a close Wednesday as Groups K and L finally take the field, bringing some of the tournament's biggest names with them.

The 2026 World Cup has new rules on yellow cards, red cards and suspensions. Here is what every fan needs to know before the tournament kicks off.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is heading to the 2026 World Cup well far from its best position ever in the FIFA Ranking. Bosnia and Herzegovina secured its World Cup ticket following a dramatic run through the UEFA qualifying playoffs back in March.

Italy has won the FIFA World Cup four times. But if you've watched the last few editions of the tournament, you wouldn't know that. The Italian side hasn't even been taking part. Italy missed the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Group D of the 2026 World Cup includes Turkiye and the United States among its participants. Turkiye are one of the Group D participants alongside the United States at the 2026 World Cup , and their current FIFA ranking makes them a team to watch.