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 4 · Dark horses and home-court heroes
dave Dark horses and home-court heroes
(Call) "Who'll lift the trophy up so high?" (Response) "Three nations hosting, reaching for the sky!" (Call) "Home-field spirit, strong and true!" (Response) "New champions rise, for me and you!"
dave With world-class stars across the pitch, Portugal is primed to capture their first title.
BETA
dave Guess the winning teams to discover the real dark horses and home turf advantage.
Fun Fact
Norway's qualifying goalfest: Norway was the highest-scoring European team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, netting thirty-seven goals in eight games.
Quiz
Which AC Milan winger is the key player leading the United States team at the 2026 World Cup?
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Against which South American country did the United States win 4-1 in their opening match?
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Who is the star Manchester City striker leading Norway's attack at the 2026 World Cup?
Quiz
In what year did Norway last appear at a men's FIFA World Cup before qualifying in 2026?
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Which famous Mexican stadium is hosting key matches, including the opening game of the 2026 World Cup?
Quiz
Which Portuguese midfielder set the English Premier League single-season assist record ahead of the 2026 World Cup?