Analysing Spain's strongest starting XI for the 2026 World Cup. Discover how Barcelona stars like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Pau Cubarsi anchor the tactical plan.

Global icons Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa are among the many stars taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The BBC issued an apology on Tuesday night after making errors in a line-up graphic showing France ’s World Cup team. The graphic, which was intended to show the faces of France’s starting line-up against Senegal, erroneously used the wrong images on two members of their four-man defence.

Luis de la Fuente will lead his nation into this tournament looking for a second World Cup win, and Spain do so as favorites in the competition.

Get the best Mexico vs. South Korea predictions ahead of today's critical Group A fixture. Free World Cup picks for Thursday, June 18.

Tuchel previously admitted that he has "14 or 15" starters that he was mulling over, with four positions - left-wing, right-wing, attacking midfield, and centre-back - truly up fo

South Africa suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. They were reduced to nine men in the game.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — It’s number-crunching time when it comes to formations at the World Cup. Every team starts with a goalkeeper in front of the net, but then it’s up to the 48 coaches to try to arrange their lineups to optimize their players and match up effectively with opponents.