As the 2026 World Cup approaches, prediction markets are giving traders a new dimension to engage with the tournament, weighing implied probabilities, squad depth, and group stage pathways to find value.

Five days after comfortably beating Madagascar (4-0) in Rabat, the Atlas Lions face on Sunday an opponent of a very different caliber: Erling Haaland’s Norway, a group-stage opponent of Les

Brazil head into Group C as favourites, with Neymar back for another World Cup run. Morocco, Scotland and Haiti ensure the section looks far less straightforward than expected.

Asharq Al Awsat Ismael Saibari scored twice as Morocco eased to a 4-0 victory over Madagascar in a friendly on Tuesday, delivering a confident performance ahead of the World Cup. The PSV Eindhoven midfielder gave the hosts a dream start,

Senegal initially was awarded the Africa Cup trophy after beating Morocco in the final on Jan. 18 in Rabat. But the Confederation of African Football stripped the Teranga Lions of

Welcome to The Athletic ’s 2026 World Cup tactical group guides, walking you through the key battles on the pitch, the players to look out for, and the fun facts to impress your friends ahead of the tournament.

With Yassine Bounou again in goal, the Atlas Lions head to North America brimming with confidence after their superb run at Qatar 2022.