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With 48 teams instead of 32, the 2026 World Cup is setting new standards. More games, more nations, more stories.

Germany beats Switzerland – victory secured! Germany kicked off their World Cup year with a 4-3 victory against Switzerland in Basel. Florian Wirtz shone with two goals and set up goals for Jonathan Tah and Serge Gnabry. An exciting opening match for the German national team.

Germany beats Switzerland – victory secured!

Local football culture (Canada/Mexico/USA) Football culture in Canada, Mexico, and the USA is diverse, ranging from street football to passionate stadium atmospheres. Our selection of images captures jubilation, emotions, and local traditions, revealing how football connects people and shapes their identities.

Local football culture (Canada/Mexico/USA)

Countdown to the 2026 World Cup: Preview The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on, with teams training and stadiums being completed. Test matches, training camps, and stadium construction demonstrate the intensive preparations for the tournament. Our selection of images captures player action and behind-the-scenes construction progress.

Countdown to the 2026 World Cup: Preview

Iran wants to host World Cup matches in Mexico Despite the Iran-Iraq War, Iran wants to participate in the World Cup this summer. However, the country wants to play its three group stage matches in Mexico instead of the USA. According to the state news agency IRNA, the Ministry of Sport stated that it is discussing this possibility with FIFA. It remains to be seen how FIFA will respond to this request.

Iran wants to host World Cup matches in Mexico

Months before the World Cup: Morocco's successful coach Regragui resigns Just months before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, successful coach Walid Regragui has surprisingly resigned from the Moroccan national football team. He says the team needs "new energy and a new vision." Mohamed Ouahbi, who most recently coached the U23 team, will be his successor.

Months before the World Cup: Morocco's successful coach Regragui resigns

FIFA WM 2026 - The top players of the World Cup Here is a selection of players to watch at the upcoming World Cup. They are among the greatest talents and key performers on their teams and could make a decisive contribution to their team's success with their individual skills and strong performances.

FIFA WM 2026 - The top players of the World Cup

Unrest in co-host country: Concerns about the World Cup in Mexico Due to the recent escalation of violence in Mexico, concerns are growing in the football world ahead of this summer's World Cup. Since the military in the North American country killed the powerful drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes – also known as "El Mencho" – his followers have been setting fire to cars, banks, gas stations and shops, and erecting roadblocks.

Unrest in co-host country: Concerns about the World Cup in Mexico

Austria has qualified for the World Cup again since 1998. Austria has qualified for a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998.
This marks an important comeback for the national team on the world stage.

Austria has qualified for the World Cup again since 1998.