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Fashion
Wanderlust
“Sports”
Gossip
The fans
The Top 2026 World Cup collections, from skin care to streetwear
World Cup fever gets tail-wagging twist as Singapore kits out pets
Remember when David Beckham’s sarong seized a nation?
2026 FIFA World Cup kit rankings: The top 10 nations with the best jerseys
Going to the World Cup? These clear bags can help you get through stadium security faster
Juicy tracksuits, giant sunglasses and ‘stupid little handbags.’ The 2006 WAG look is everywhere again.
Born in the spotlight, EJ broke out on Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. A fashion-week front-row fixture, they’ve got big fashion opinions — and the bona fides to back them up.
Your style guide: EJ Johnson Yahoo’s World Cup Fashion Correspondent
The fashion “it” boys of soccer
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Just one question. You’ve totally got this.
Which brand had the good sense to feature England’s Jude Bellingham in his underwear?
Primark
Skims
Spanx
Don’t leave before halftime
Hanes
Players like Héctor Bellerín and Hugo Ekitike are taking risks and doing the most (but in the right way).
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Labubu Celebrates 2026 FIFA World Cup With Exclusive Collection
Madonna, Shakira and BTS Announced as Co-Headliners for First Ever Halftime Show
The World Cup memes, ads and moments making us suddenly care about soccer
Inside Nike’s viral World Cup commercial, including details on Kim Kardashian's cameo
The Best World Cup Song of Every Decade Since the 1990s
The 2000s soccer movie players, fans and celebrities keep putting at the top of their watchlists
Paparazzi followed the wives and girlfriends of England’s 2006 World Cup team everywhere — and a phenomenon was born.
Soccer WAGs were the original influencers
Entertainment reporter and podcast host Jess Lucero covers celebrity news for a living. But with stops at Fox Sports West, Women’s Sports Network and Overtime, she knows her ball, too.
Your guide to the drama: Jess Lucero Yahoo’s World Cup Pop Culture Correspondent
The devil may wear Prada, but the Oscar winner wears Gunner red. She’s a diehard Arsenal fan.
most famous fan
Anne Hathaway
Kylian Mbappé’s rumored girlfriend is a Spanish actor best known for the Netflix teen drama Elite.
best wag watch
Ester Expósito
Adidas tapped Chalamet, Bad Bunny and a who’s who of soccer GOATs for its Backyard Legends campaign.
starriest squad
Timothée and Benito
The Brazilian forward is flying solo following his split from Virginia Fonseca. Your move, World Cup.
MOST (NEWLY) ELIGIBLE BACHELOR
Vinícius Júnior
SUPERLATIVES
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True or false: Brittany is a former pro. (Spoiler: it’s true.) Where did she play?
Jamaica
Iceland
Thailand
Sweden
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Former pro player, UT Tyler Hall of Famer and NWSL team owner Brittany Mahomes knows soccer — and what makes fans fall in love with the game.
Your guide to being an authentic fan: Brittany Mahomes Yahoo’s World Cup New Fans Correspondent
Some FIFA World Cup fans using DNA ancestry results to find teams to support
Unlocking soccer’s global vocabulary: Phrases American fans will hear at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Eli Manning, soccer groupie? Giants legend boosts World Cup fandom
5 billion people will be watching the World Cup. Here’s how to sound like you know what's going on.
4 World Cup health tips for 2026: An ER doc’s guide to staying healthy
11 best free World Cup watch parties happening across the U.S. this summer
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Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar
Getting to the World Cup won’t be a walk in the park
The World Cup is driving a new kind of tourism in Mexico
Four underrated World Cup cities you shouldn’t overlook
Ranking all 16 World Cup stadiums from worst to best
Mass transit to be put to the test for World Cup host cities
A round-trip bus from NYC to the stadium in New Jersey will cost $20. What was the O.G. ticket price?
$5
$25
$80
$150
Well, considering the 2026 World Cup is the largest tournament ever held, there’s a realistic answer — and a crazy answer.
How many matches could 1 World Cup fan attend?
Creator JerryThink explains the world one map at a time. From Miami to Mexico City, he makes cartography cool and geography accessible.
Your guide to the host cities: JerryThink Yahoo’s World Cup Travel Correspondent
Photo: Dustin Satloff/Getty Images
2026 World Cup rosters: The 26-man squads for all 48 teams
Can teams replace players on World Cup rosters? Rules on squad changes for 2026 FIFA finals explained
FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle policy. Here’s what’s allowed
Who are the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup? Which top teams are in the best form?
The 21 most infamous moments in FIFA World Cup history
The World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet. Know your Messis from your Yamals
They’ve got 18-year-old Lamine Yamal making his World Cup debut — and a 2024 Euros victory. Vamos!
Spain
THE ONES TO BEAT
It's their first tourney since ’98, and they’ve got a secret weapon: Erling Haaland (aka “The Terminator”).
Norway
THE COMEBACK KIDS
They beat France last time. Will Messi — at 38 — confirm his GOAT status, or will Mbappé get revenge?
Argentina
THE REIGNING CHAMPS
Mamma Mia! They won the World Cup four times — most recently in 2006 — but didn’t qualify this year.
Italy
The no-shows
Argentina is the successful older sister and Brazil is like your childhood best friend. Get it now?
The World Cup teams explained as a female friend group
Callia Chuang is a PowerPoint enthusiast who uses memes and internet speak to make sports make sense.
Your guide to understanding soccer: Callia Chuang Yahoo's World Cup Sports Translator
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