Thanks to the big cheeses at FIFA, the 2026 World Cup has a bunch of extra teams, extra games and, therefore, extra math. Let’s start with the simple part. There are 48 nations (rather than the ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the most watched events of the international sports calendar, and fans from across the globe will be trying to predict how far their team will go. I’m a data ...

Despite hosting matches and aiming for a historic run, Mexico is projected to suffer disappointment this summer.

The 2026 Men's World Cup is getting underway on Thursday. Mexico will take on South Africa in the first game of the 2026 tournament at 3 p.m. E.T. The U.S. men's national team will be playing on ...

Follow our coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, from the mathematics of the new soccer ball to the health effects of heat on the beautiful game ...

Mathematicians have considered how to watch every corner of a space—but soccer adds moving players, blocked views and constant action ...

The expanded 2026 World Cup format changes the path to the knockout round. A simulation of past third-place teams shows why four points should be safe, three points puts teams on the bubble and goal ...

How much can Scotland afford to lose by against Brazil, and should Canada try to dodge Belgium in the bracket?