The Numbers Behind The 2026 World Cup

Three weeks into the World Cup, the real action is beginning. The tournament’s new format this year, with an expanded 48-team field in group play, meant that 32 countries advanced…

World Cup 2026: What are the extra-time and penalty shootout rules?

EXPLAINER Both Morocco vs Netherlands and Paraguay vs Germany ended in dramatic penalty shootouts. Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026 Two of Monday’s Round of 32 World Cup football…

World Cup: Mbappe leads France into crucial Iraq clash in Philadelphia

The 2026 World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times. You can use the Al Jazeera Sport widget to find out exactly when your team is playing in your local time. Who:…