Kickoff Calendar Blog
The latest World Cup 2026 articles, sorted by publish date.
Germany's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 (named by Julian Nagelsmann on 21 May 2026), every player introduced by position. Neuer returns at 40, 18-year-old Lennart Karl is called up, and Gnabry misses out.
Ivory Coast's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Emerse Faé, every player introduced by position. The 2023 AFCON winners return; Haller and Zaha miss out.
Brazil's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 (named by Carlo Ancelotti on 18 May 2026), every player introduced by position. Neymar returns; Rodrygo, Estêvão and Militão miss out injured.
Portugal's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Roberto Martínez, every player introduced by position. Ronaldo's sixth World Cup and the symbolic "+1" for Diogo Jota.
Croatia's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Zlatko Dalić, every player introduced by position. Luka Modrić again leads the 2018 runners-up.
France's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 under Didier Deschamps, every player introduced by position. Captain Mbappé leads; Camavinga and Kolo Muani miss out.
Japan's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, every player by position — Tomiyasu returns, while Mitoma and Minamino miss out injured.
Preview the World Cup 2026 group stage, from the expanded 48-team format to likely upsets, tough paths, and major contenders.
Preview the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket, from the new Round of 32 to path-to-final scenarios, contenders, and dark horses.
Find where to watch World Cup 2026 by country, including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and major broadcast options for fans abroad.
Sync World Cup 2026 fixtures to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook with a live feed that updates kickoff times automatically.
