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Category: Soccer

Why FIFA Waits to Release the 2026 World Cup Match Schedule Until After the Group Draw

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Santiago Leon

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw is one of the most anticipated moments in global sports, but many fans notice that the match schedule and host city assignments are not released until the following day. With 48 teams, three host countries, and 16 venues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this delay is…

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USA Draws Favorable Group for 2026 World Cup: Paraguay, Australia, UEFA Playoff Oppone

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Santiago Leon

The United States drew a favorable Group D for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where it will face Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of a UEFA pla…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 groups set

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Santiago Leon

2026 World Cup draw is finally complete. View the groups below. Group A SLOT NATION 1. Mexico (co-host) 🇲🇽 2. South Africa 🇿🇦 3. South Korea 🇰🇷 4. UEFA Playoff D 🇪🇺 UEFA Playoff D: Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, or Ireland Though the entire World Cup schedule won’t be revealed until Saturday, we now know…

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Will Teams Be Placed in Regions for Less Travel at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Santiago Leon

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, one of the biggest logistical questions surrounding the expanded 48-team tournament is how FIFA plans to manage travel across three massive host countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 16 host cities spread across North America, fans and teams alike are wondering — will…

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What Is the “Group of Death” in Soccer? Meaning, Origins, and Famous Examples

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Santiago Leon

In soccer, the term “Group of Death” is used to describe a tournament group that is exceptionally difficult and highly competitive. It typically occurs when multiple elite teams are drawn into the same group, making it nearly impossible for all of them to advance. The phrase is most commonly associated with major international and club…

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How Many Third-Place Teams Advance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Santiago Leon

The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces the biggest format change in tournament history, expanding the field from 32 to 48 teams. With that change comes a redesigned group stage and a new knockout qualification system, including third-place teams earning advancement on a larger scale. So, how many third-place teams advance to the knockout round in…

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FIFA Announces Star-Studded Hosts and Performers for World Cup 2026 Final Draw

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Santiago Leon

FIFA has officially revealed the full entertainment and hosting lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw, set for Friday, December 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The highly anticipated global event will determine the official group-stage matchups for the largest World Cup in history and will feature internationally recognized hosts and live musical performances….

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FIFA’s New AFCON 2025 Player Release Date Sparks Outrage – Why African Teams Are Furious in 2025

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Santiago Leon

FIFA has officially extended the mandatory player release date for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 from December 7 to December 15, just six days before the tournament kicks off in Morocco on December 21. The decision, designed to accommodate European clubs during a packed festive schedule, has triggered widespread anger across African football….

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USMNT to play Belgium, Portugal and Germany in friendlies before 2026 FIFA World Cup

Posted on December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 by Santiago Leon

and Germany among its final four friendlies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 14th-ranked U.S. faces No. 8 Belgium on March 28 and me…

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Why the 2025 MLS Cup Final Is Being Played in Miami — Despite Vancouver’s Higher Seed

Posted on December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 by Santiago Leon

The 2025 MLS Cup Final brings a unique twist: Inter Miami will host the Vancouver Whitecaps, even though Vancouver entered the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and Miami as the No. 3 seed in the East. For many fans, this raises a major question—why isn’t the match being played in…

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