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Ten nations vying for World Cup glory in New York

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Ten nations vying for World Cup glory in New York

Summary

The journey toward the World Cup final on July 19 in the New York metropolitan area has commenced, featuring an unprecedented 48-team format. Spain, France, Argentina, and other top contenders are being highlighted based on their current form, FIFA rankings, and squad depth. Key players include Kylian Mbappé for France and Lionel Messi for Argentina. Teams like Brazil and Portugal are also seen as strong contenders, while Morocco aims to build on their historic semifinal run from the last tournament. Colombia enters as a dark horse following an impressive qualifying campaign, looking to make an impact this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Final on July 19 in the New York area
•48-team format increases competition
•Spain and France are leading favorites
•Argentina defends title; focus on Messi
•Colombia and Morocco among dark horse contenders

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What they're saying

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The road to the grand final on July 19 in the New York metropolitan area has begun. With the new 48-team format, the physical and mental demands will be unprecedented. Based on current form, the FIFA...
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