Expert articles on FIFA World Cup history, 2026 tournament preview, squads, tactics, records, rankings, and official broadcast guides.
World Cup 2026 July 2 schedule — Spain vs Austria, Portugal vs Croatia and Switzerland vs Algeria in the Round of 16. Kickoff times, venues, Ronaldo's possible farewell and bracket impact.
Iceland World Cup history — 1 appearance (2018), smallest nation ever to qualify. Drew with Argentina. Full Iceland record & FAQ.
Ireland World Cup history — 3 appearances (1990, 1994, 2002), 1990 quarter-finals, Houghton vs Italy, Keane vs Germany. Full Boys in Green record.
Scotland World Cup history — 8 appearances, never past the group stage. Gemmill's 1978 goal, 2026 return. Full Tartan Army record & FAQ.
Uzbekistan World Cup history — never qualified. Closest: 2014 playoff vs Jordan. Full White Wolves record, AFC campaigns & FAQ.
Bafana Bafana World Cup history — 3 appearances, hosted 2010 (first African host), Tshabalala's opening goal. Full South Africa record & FAQ.
New Zealand World Cup history — 2 appearances (1982, 2010), unbeaten in 2010 group stage. Full All Whites record, 0 World Cup wins & FAQ.
Ghana World Cup history — 4 appearances (2006–2022), 2010 quarter-finals, Asamoah Gyan, Suárez handball drama. Full Black Stars record.
Turkey World Cup history — 2 appearances (1954, 2002), third place in 2002, Hakan Şükür's fastest goal. Full Crescent-Stars record & FAQ.