World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 predictions, group analysis, and satirical coverage
Sarah Boffinworld cup 20261h agoItaly Miss Third Straight World Cup, Gattuso Says His Future 'Doesn't Matter Today' (Spoiler: It Matters Tomorrow)
Italy lose to Bosnia in penalties, miss third straight World Cup. Gattuso says his future doesn't matter. The numbers disagree - it matters to 60 million Italians.
3 min readSarah Boffinworld cup 20262h agoThe Complete Idiot's Guide to the World Cup 2026 Format (Because 48 Teams Is Confusing Everyone)
The World Cup 2026 format explained for people who find 48 teams confusing. Groups, schedule, time zones, and why third-place qualifying will cause chaos.
4 min readSarah Boffinworld cup 20262h agoWorld Cup 2026 Dark Horses: The 5 Teams Nobody Is Talking About (And Why They Should Be)
Five World Cup 2026 dark horses backed by data. Japan, Morocco, Ecuador, Nigeria, and Canada have genuine quarter-final potential. Sarah Boffin breaks down the stats.
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Terry Tap-Inworld cup 20262h agoSOURCES: World Cup 2026 Host Cities Ranked by How Lost the Tourists Will Be
World Cup 2026 host cities ranked by how lost the tourists will be. Sixteen venues across three countries. Terry Tap-In's sources have the inside track.
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Andy Keysworld cup 20262h agoWorld Cup 2026 Predictions: Every Group Ranked by How Much Chaos They Will Cause
Every World Cup 2026 group ranked by chaos potential. From the groups nobody will watch to the genuine groups of death. Plus predictions for who wins the whole thing.
3 min readAndy Keysworld cup 20262h agoPotter Promises to 'Dust Off Cowboy Hat' After Sweden World Cup Qualification, I'm Calling the Fashion Police
Potter promises cowboy hat fashion show after Sweden World Cup qualification. Andy Keys thinks he's lost his mind.
3 min readAndy Keysworld cup 20262h agoEngland at the World Cup 2026: Same Hope, Same Pain, Same Result (Probably)
England at World Cup 2026: the squad looks strong, the hope is building, and the heartbreak is already being scheduled. Andy Keys has seen this film before.
3 min readSarah Boffinworld cup 20263h agoActually, the Numbers Say Italy's World Cup Qualifying Record Is Statistically Hilarious
Italy's World Cup qualification rate has dropped to statistically impossible levels. Sarah Boffin crunches the numbers on football's greatest paradox.
3 min readTerry Tap-Inworld cup 20264h agoSOURCES: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan All Frantically Googling 'What Is A World Cup' After Qualification
Four World Cup debutants reportedly discovering what happens when you qualify for the biggest tournament in football and have absolutely no idea what comes next
3 min readTerry Tap-Inworld cup 20265h agoSOURCES: World Cup Playoff Drama Has Everyone Acting Like It's Already The Final
Eight teams battling for four World Cup spots has turned Tuesday night into the most stressful evening since betting your wages on a Grimsby Town corner count.
3 min readTerry Tap-Inworld cup 20265h agoSOURCES: Six Teams Discover They're One Game Away From World Cup Glory Or Eternal Torment
Six teams discover that World Cup playoffs are basically transfer deadline day but with higher stakes and more national trauma involved.
3 min readTerry Tap-Inworld cup 20265h agoSOURCES: England Fans Already Planning 'It's Coming Home' Victory Parade After Beating Japan 3-1 in Friendly
Sources suggest England fans are already planning World Cup victory celebrations after beating Japan 3-1 in a friendly. Dave from the pub has mapped out the parade route.
3 min readTerry Tap-Inworld cup 20265h agoItaly Down to 10 Men Against Bosnia: Somewhere, Roberto Mancini Is Laughing Into His Pizza
Italy down to 10 men against Bosnia in World Cup playoffs proves that qualifying for tournaments is somehow harder than winning them.
3 min readSarah Boffinworld cup 20262d agoThe 10 Most Deluded Fan Bases in World Football
Stats Sarah ranks the most deluded fan bases using five years of expectation-vs-reality data. Everyone is angry.
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