Group of Death: who survives Group C?
Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. Only two advance from a group where any slip could be fatal.
Read more →Stories from the pitch
Match analysis, team previews, and behind-the-scenes stories from the biggest World Cup ever.
Norway 3–2 Senegal: Haaland's brace sends the Vikings into the last 32
On a rain-swept night in New Jersey, Erling Haaland scored twice in ten second-half minutes as Norway booked their place in the knockout rounds.
Read the report →The host city guide: all 16 venues ranked
From the altitude of Mexico City to the energy of New York — we rank every venue by atmosphere, access, and food.
Read more →Five breakout stars to watch this summer
Lamine Yamal, Estêvão, Kendry Páez and more — the teenagers set to light up the tournament.
Read more →Messi, Ronaldo, Modrić: the last dance?
For three of the greatest players ever, this World Cup is almost certainly the final act on the grandest stage.
Read more →The numbers behind the new 48-team format
More teams, more matches, more upsets? We dig into the data to see what the expanded field really means.
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