Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their grasp.
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A quick look at the 16 venues across 16 cities in three countries, which will host the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup.
Al Jazeera counts down the top young footballers who could emerge as global names at the tournament in North America.
After many continental level appearances, Cape Verde are ready for their opening act on football’s grandest stage.
![Cape Verde beat record African World Cup qualifiers Cameroon to seal their spot in the finals [File: Cristiano Barbosa/AP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AP25286764425321-1774510671.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
All our updates, including post-match coverage, reaction and interviews following our text commentary stream.
Oft-injured superstar hasn’t played for the national team since 2023, but he’s back in the squad before World Cup 2026.
Panama are World Cup-bound for a second time in eight years, but in 2026, they’re not there to just make up the numbers.
![Panama players take a lap of honour around the Rommel Fernandez Stadium after confirming their World Cup 2026 qualification on November 18, 2025, with a 3-0 victory against El Salvador [File: Martin Bernetti/AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AFP__20251119__84FT6G2__v1__HighRes__FblWc2026QualifierConcacafPanSlv-1773904945.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Al Jazeera examines key talking points related to the introduction of an expanded 48-nation tournament.
All our updates, with full post-match reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream of the EPL game.
