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The worst World Cup teams ever—ranked

The World Cup is a month-long celebration of the best of the best, titans of football battling it out on the game’s biggest stage, a festival and feast for the eyes. But not every team rises to the ...
The New York Times

Canada 2026 World Cup draw scenarios: Best, worst and most interesting groups

Co-hosts Canada will learn their first three 2026 World Cup opponents at the group-stage draw next Friday. Catherine Ivill - AMA / Getty Images The pots have been finalized, and the 2026 World Cup ...
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FIFA's worst-ranked team can still qualify for the World Cup -- but only if it loses

Of all the teams vying for one of the 48 spots in the newly expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup field, it is not an exaggeration to say that San Marino are literally the worst, ranking 210th out of 210 ...
Sports Illustrated

Best, Worst Possible 2026 World Cup Groups for USMNT

Anticipation is building. Nerves are creeping in. The USMNT head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with significant pressure on their shoulders. The U.S. men’s national team are one of three host nations ...
The New York Times

USA 2026 World Cup draw scenarios: Best, worst, most interesting groups

The pots and procedures for the 2026 World Cup draw, finalized Tuesday by FIFA, offer the U.S. men’s national team a wide range of possibilities. At one end of the range, the USMNT could get a South ...