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World Cup 2026 Preview: 48 Teams, Three Hosts, One Giant Gamble
The biggest World Cup ever kicks off across the US, Mexico and Canada. Here is what the expanded 48-team format actually changes.
Jun 5, 2026
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Sports
After the 2026 World Cup, Host Cities Face the Real Test
The tournament delivered crowds and global attention. Its lasting value will depend on transport, public space, community football and honest accounting.
Jul 28, 2026
Travel
Summer 2026 Travel: The World Cup and a Turbulent Region Collide
A World Cup spanning three countries and closed Middle East airspace are both reshaping summer routes and fares. Here is what is actually happening.
Jul 10, 2026
Sports
The Premier League Restarts 33 Days After a World Cup Final
Arsenal open against Coventry on Friday night. The interesting number is not the scoreline but the gap: a month and two days between the end of a 48-team World Cup and the start of a 380-game league season.
Aug 16, 2026
Sports
Glasgow 2026 Opens as the Commonwealth Games’ Big Reset
Ten sports, existing venues and an indoor ceremony make Glasgow 2026 smaller by necessity, and perhaps a working model for an event that nearly lost its host.
Jul 23, 2026
