From debuting national teams to the youngest and oldest player. Learn the secrets of the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, marking the start of the 23rd edition, which remains the biggest in football history.

For the first time, this major competition is taking place in three different countries (USA, Mexico and Canada) through 16 host cities, where 48 national teams will play a total of 104 matches. This World Cup registers a total of 1248 footballers gathered, with age records such as Mexican Gilberto Mora (17 years old) and Scot Craig Gordon (43 years old) standing out.

Also, legends Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa break a historical record by becoming the first players to participate in six different editions of the World Cup.

This edition sees debuts of countries such as Uzbekistan, Cape Verde, Curaçao and Jordan. In addition to the innovations in the new format with the 1/32 stage, this tournament comes as the most technological in history, integrating the ball with sensors, cameras on the referee's body, semi-automatic offside position and a much faster VAR system for the public.

This entire fantastic journey will culminate with the grand finale on July 19 at New York's MetLife Stadium.

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A few hours before the start, FIFA reveals the World Cup anthem

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The wait is over! The World Cup starts today, Mexico takes the lead in the major tournament

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Italy "suffers" with coaches, Serie A far from other championships

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World Cup, Messi and Mbappe want the record

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The striker officially leaves Partizan

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World Cup 2026, how much revenue will be collected from the tournament

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VIDEO/ Works begin at the "Air Albania" stadium

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Situata kaotike te Milani, rivalët nuk dinë me kë të negociojnë për transferimin

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Milan chooses new coach, agreement reached

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OFFICIAL/ Midfielder announces departure from Vllaznia

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Historic for the Women's National Team, secures the World Cup play-offs

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OFFICIAL/ Expected at Vllaznia, Hebaj is introduced to the Superiore rivals

Striker Rubin Hebaj is officially the youngest player on t...

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OFFICIAL/ He left Egnatia, Fangaj is presented to another Superiore club

Right-back Abdurrahman Fangaj is officially the youngest p...

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The Superiore club makes an important offer, Kastrati makes the decision

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Vllaznia ends vacation, work begins for Europe

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The aim is to defend the trophy, the situation in Argentina before the World Cup

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