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World Cup 2026: What you need to know about all 48 teams World Cup 2026: What you need to know about all 48 teams

The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.

Bafana's base for the FIFA World Cup - Where is Pachuca, and how can South Africa fans get there? Bafana's base for the FIFA World Cup - Where is Pachuca, and how can South Africa fans get there?

Pachuca is the capital of the state of Hidalgo, located in central Mexico, about 90 kilometers north of Mexico City, and will be the base for South Africa's team at the FIFA World Cup in June.

Like Figo and Beckham, Riquelme's Haaland promise is a classic Spanish election move Like Figo and Beckham, Riquelme's Haaland promise is a classic Spanish election move

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promising he'll sign Erling Haaland is great showbiz, but's also stealing a leaf directly from the Florentino Perez Election Playbook.

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid keen on Arsenal's Calafiori Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid keen on Arsenal's Calafiori

Real Madrid are weighing up an approach for Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori. Transfer Talk has the latest.

England World Cup squad numbers: List from No.1 to No.26 revealed England World Cup squad numbers: List from No.1 to No.26 revealed

With the opening game of the World Cup just nine days away, England have revealed their squad numbers for the tournament.

Scotland's route through 2026 World Cup knockouts: France? Potential England tie? Can Steve Clarke's men spring a surprise? Scotland's route through 2026 World Cup knockouts: France? Potential England tie? Can Steve Clarke's men spring a surprise?

Scotland will compete in their first World Cup campaign since 1998 but who are they playing in the group stage and who could they meet in the knockout stages?