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With 100 days until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut? And who do we think will challenge hardest?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down ESPN FC's World Cup Power Rankings and debate which teams they feel don't belong in the top 15.

An emotional Romelu Lukaku fought back tears after scoring his first goal of a season that has brought both extreme professional and personal struggles.

Eden Hazard has looked to a fellow Belgium international when asked to name his most underrated teammate.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has laughed off a heated sideline altercation with Youri Tielemans after substituting the midfielder late in his side's Europa League win over Fenerbahce.

The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.

Enjoy all what happened at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw as we find out which teams will play who in North America next summer.

The United States will face Paraguay, Australia and the winner of a UEFA playoff featuring Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

The FIFA World Cup draw is happening Friday, and 42 of the 48 teams are confirmed. But what's one thing you need to know about each nation?

Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially play a FIFA World Cup tuneup at the newly renovated Azteca Stadium on March 28 as Mexico will host sixth-ranked Portugal for one of two friendlies, the Mexico federation confirmed.