These are not necessarily the best players but players who soccer fans will need to watch during World Cup 2026 this summer.

As the World Cup takes over Seattle, the spotlight turns to the pitch. Get to know each team, storylines and histories — and then take our quiz to learn more.

Learn how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA with TV channels, live stream options, match schedule, free viewing choices, and coverage details.

There is no shortage of places to watch the World Cup around the DMV. Local bars and plazas will host a variety of watch parties to celebrate the long-anticipated soccer tournament.

With the biggest-ever World Cup ready to kick off across Canada, Mexico and the USA, here we look at the key storylines.

Watch the best of the action as Bayern Munich star Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.

In a friendly match, the French national team will be at the Stade Pierre Mauroy this Monday (kick-off at 9:10 PM CET) to face Northern Ireland. Five Paris Saint-Germain players, all French, will be involved in the match: Lucas Hernandez,