Pele.
Maradona.
Messi.
New Zealand’s Tim Payne?
The best players in the history of the game have won glory at the World Cup. Who will join that pantheon of greats this time around?
For 2026 things are a little different, friends.
Our Kids are here with a guide to help you navigate 4 weeks of VAR, close ups of bemused Americans going cross-eyed at the offside rule, Donald Trump awarding himself man of the match in every game, and England flopping it at some point, of course.
This time around WC26 is a newly expanded edition, too. It’s going to be a madness.
“This time around WC26 is a newly expanded edition, too. It’s going to be a madness.”
48 teams! And the Scots will be there, which is sensational because let’s face it: No Scotland. No Party.
There’s three hosts: Canada, Mexico and the USA. You’re gonna need a bigger alarm clock to make some of those kick-off times. Sleep patterns straight in the bin, footy fans.
But we’ve got you covered.
Expect: trivia, funnies, fails, throwbacks and, of course, snack tips.
Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth.
