World Cup predictions are among the most entertaining parts of the global competition. And with some games happening in Houston and Dallas, futbol mania has spilled into Austin - though it's long been alive with Austin FC fans.

Cut straight to the action with the latest highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Journal’s sports columnist leads a roundtable with acclaimed WSJ soccer correspondents Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg on who’s going to win and who’s going to collapse.

Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedri scored early goals and Spain overcame key absences to wrap up its World Cup preparations with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru on Monday in the Mexican city of Puebla. Lamine Yamal,

In a final tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain is set to face Peru on Monday at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, Mexico. How to Watch Peru vs Spain Peru won’t be competing in this year’s World Cup,