How will Asian teams fare at the World Cup and what awaits them in this year's expanded tournament?

Al Jazeera breaks down the key talking points ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 which kicks off next week.

Of the 48 qualified teams, Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan are making their FIFA World Cup debuts. | Football News

Each 2026 FIFA World Cup host city will offer a unique experience for fans.

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever with 48 teams. Hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament runs from June 11 to…

How do the teams play? Who is their star player? What can we expect from them when the tournament starts?

The 2026 World Cup has already set records for the most host nations, most matches and the highest prize money.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities, the tournament…

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations. With record figures, extreme heat risks and Super Bowl-style spectacle, the North American…

How will Asian teams fare at the World Cup and what awaits them in this year's expanded tournament?

Looking at the prospects of the 48 teams set to compete at biggest global finals

The largest World Cup in history will kick off this Thursday across the US, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams playing 104 matches, fans are bracing for a five-week marathon. But if…

England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama while Scotland will meet Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in the 48-team tournament held across Mexico, Canada and the USA

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will arrive not just as an expanded global tournament, but as a generational shift, with Gen Z talent moving from supporting roles...