Global icons Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa are among the many stars taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi could make World Cup history against Austria.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — It’s number-crunching time when it comes to formations at the World Cup. Every team starts with a goalkeeper in front of the net, but then it’s up to the 48 coaches to try to arrange their lineups to optimize their players and match up effectively with opponents.

Luis de la Fuente will lead his nation into this tournament looking for a second World Cup win, and Spain do so as favorites in the competition.

After nearly a decade of dreaming and debating which 26 players should make the USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup on home soil, Mauricio Pochettino has made his selections.

Austria started its first World Cup since 1998 with a win, but things are about to get much tougher against Argentina on Monday, June 22.

How will England line up against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener? - Thomas Tuchel’s side face Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday as their World Cup campaign finally begins