Category Archives: World Cup

World Cup 2026: FIFA showpiece will be a landmark tournament

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th May 2026 at 1:46 PM (11v11 blog)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico – the first time three nations have staged the prestigious tournament. That is just one of several intriguing ‘firsts’ for what is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated editions in World Cup history. Read on as we look at some of the ways the World Cup will set new benchmarks this summer, starting with the lucrative betting industry. Betting sites braced for a surge…

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The Most Successful World Cup Nations in History — Ahead of 2026

By 11v11 Site Editor , 12th May 2026 at 3:33 PM (11v11 blog)

The 23rd FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, the first edition to be hosted across three nations (the United States, Mexico and Canada) and the first to feature 48 teams across 12 groups of four. In the 22 editions stretching back to Uruguay 1930, only eight countries have ever lifted the trophy. The honours list is one of football's most exclusive ledgers, and just one new name has joined it this century: Spain in 2010.…

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World Cup 2026 Is Almost Here: How Football Betting Odds Work, Explained for Thai Punters

By 11v11 Site Editor , 30th April 2026 at 6:00 AM (11v11 blog)

The 23rd FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where hosts Mexico face South Africa in a rematch of the 2010 tournament opener. From there, 48 teams will fight across 16 venues in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the final scheduled for 19 July at MetLife Stadium near New York. This is the largest edition in the competition's history: 104 matches, 39 days of football, and a new round of 32…

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World Cup 2026: Five Leading Contenders for Glory in North America

By 11v11 Site Editor , 27th April 2026 at 12:37 PM (11v11 blog)

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just two months away, anticipation is reaching fever pitch, as the elite international tournament returns to North America for the first time since 1994. Reigning holders Argentina, alongside European heavyweights France and Spain, are once again expected to be at the heart of the title race in what promises to be a fiercely competitive tournament. Stay tuned for full coverage, live updates and in-depth analysis across the event on liverscore.com, where fans can keep…

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Four ways the 2026 World Cup is about to rewrite the script

By 11v11 Site Editor , 21st April 2026 at 10:11 AM (11v11 blog)

Football has a history of evolving its rules in ways that may seem minor initially but can lead to significant changes in the game. One notable example is the back-pass law, introduced in 1992, which transformed how goalkeepers interacted with play, reshaping match dynamics for years to come. As fans tune into football matches live today, they can appreciate how these changes have influenced the style and pace of the game we enjoy. As we approach the 2026 FIFA World…

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Sweden at the World Cup: History, decline and a chance for redemption in 2026

By 11v11 Site Editor , 16th April 2026 at 7:56 AM (11v11 blog)

It would be fair to say that Sweden’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America has not met with universal approval. Sweden were woeful in qualifying, finishing bottom of their group behind Switzerland, Kosovo and Slovenia without winning a game. However, their performances in the Nations League handed them a back-door route to the World Cup via the play-offs and they have grasped the opportunity with both hands. Victories over Ukraine and Poland have fired Sweden into the…

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Before kick-off: How the FIFA World Cup 2026 field narrows to true contenders

By 11v11 Site Editor , 16th April 2026 at 7:27 AM (11v11 blog)

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada will be the most expansive international football tournament ever staged. It will be the first time three nations have hosted the event and the first to feature 48 teams. However, likely winners can be narrowed down to a handful of nations. Read on as we look at how the cream generally rises to the top in the World Cup and why that trend is expected to continue this summer.…

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World Cup 2026: Australia bidding to make a splash at the FIFA showpiece

By 11v11 Site Editor , 15th April 2026 at 12:56 PM (11v11 blog)

Australia will head into the 2026 World Cup this summer bidding to at least emulate their best ever results at the FIFA showpiece. They reached the round of 16 in 2006 and 2022, and were arguably unfortunate not to make further progress after being paired with the eventual winners on each occasion. Australia are rated as 6/4 shots to make it through to the knockout phase after being drawn alongside Turkey, United States and Paraguay in Group D. Read on…

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Belgium eager to set the record straight at the 2026 World Cup

By 11v11 Site Editor , 09th April 2026 at 6:42 AM (11v11 blog)

Belgium’s recent World Cup warm-up matches highlighted why wagering on them to lift the trophy this summer is a risky proposition. The Red Devils defeated the United States 5-2 on last Saturday - a result which sparked talk that odds of 28/1 to win the World Cup represented good value. However, an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Mexico on Tuesday highlighted why punters would be well advised to consider betting on other gambling verticals. For many bettors, that means exploring other…

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World Cup 2026: Italy bidding to avoid more play-off heartache

By 11v11 Site Editor , 26th March 2026 at 1:17 PM (11v11 blog)

The six remaining qualification slots for the 2026 World Cup will be determined when the final round of play-off fixtures are staged on Thursday and Tuesday. Four European nations and two intercontinental qualifiers will book their places in the tournament, completing the 48-team line-up. Read on as we preview the play-offs. World Cup 2026 – European play-offs Play-off Path A Semi-final: Italy vs Northern Ireland Semi-final: Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Final: Wales or Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Italy or…

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