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Elite teams are treating roster construction as a continuous optimization problem, not a seasonal reset.
Performance departments are now central to competitive planning, with data and recovery shaping team value.
All 48 teams have played one group game, so let's revisit our Power Rankings. What do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like after one week?
Organizers across North America are accelerating transport upgrades, venue operations, and fan-planning measures as countdown pressure builds ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Spain opened its World Cup campaign with a frustrating draw, leaving questions over finishing, midfield control, and the group's early balance of power.
