Chapter 1
The giant forty-eight team sandbox
Chapter 2
The European contenders
Chapter 3
South American royalty
Chapter 4
Dark horses and home-court heroes
Chapter 5
The formula for World Cup victory
YOUR GOAL
Master of Favorites for the 2026 World Cup
Ch 3 · South American royalty
dave South American royalty
Current champs, Argentina, Brazil's historic might, South America's glory, Shines ever so bright!
dave A gritty draw against Morocco proved that the road to the final will be incredibly difficult.
dave Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti takes charge to lead Brazil's quest for a sixth star.
Fun Fact
Ancelotti's record: Carlo Ancelotti is the only manager in football history to have won the UEFA Champions League five times as a coach.
Glossary
conmebol (noun)
The continental governing body of association football in South America. Argentina finished at the top of this confederation's qualification standings for the 2026 tournament.
The continental governing body of association football in South America. Argentina finished at the top of this confederation's qualification standings for the 2026 tournament.
Quiz
Which Brazilian star forward was named in Carlo Ancelotti's 2026 squad despite fitness concerns?
Quiz
Which African nation held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opening match on June 14, 2026?
Quiz
Against which Asian team did Uruguay draw 1-1 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup?