FIFA World Cup 26 Preview Series

Argentina, Portugal, Spain and France all boast squads that are sparkling with talent, and they're counting on their big stars to deliver at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Scotland, Czechia and Türkiye all ended long droughts by reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Sweden punched their ticket despite a turbulent qualifying campaign.

Four nations find themselves in uncharted waters this summer, but Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curacao are out to prove they belong at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

South Africa, Tunisia, Ghana and Algeria are all familiar with the FIFA World Cup stage, and the four African sides are determined to shine at this summer's tournament.

Norway, Congo DR, Haiti and Iraq all ended long droughts by reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and they're determined to leave their mark on the game's biggest stage.

Morocco hopes to build on a remarkable 2022 campaign, while fellow African sides Ivory Coast, Senegal and Egypt are also dreaming of glory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Australia and Switzerland believe they can go farther than the Round of 16, while Panama and New Zealand hope to survive the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Austria and Belgium are all counting on veteran stars to help spearhead successful campaigns at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Brazil and Germany hope to recapture past glory, England seeks to end a long drought, and the Netherlands dream of the ultimate breakthrough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

From the talented Colombians to the rugged Uruguayans, and upstarts like Ecuador and  Paraguay, South America's passion will be on full display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

No Asian nation has won a FIFA World Cup, but Japan and South Korea could be poised for deep runs this summer, while Saudi Arabia and Iran hope to spring a surprise.

Hosting the FIFA World Cup doesn't just change a tournament - it changes a nation. This episode explores that shift through four hosts at different moments of identity, from Qatar reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead to 2026