Special Edition Preview of World Cup 2026 (Unofficial)

This summer, history will be made. With 48 teams, three host nations, 16 iconic venues, and millions of fans tuning in from every corner of the globe, the 2026 World Cup promises to be the sporting highlight of the year.The planet’s greatest players are descending upon the USA, Mexico, and Canada for five weeks of pure, unadulterated footballing drama. Ensure you don’t miss a single kick, tactical shift, or historic upset with our bumper 64-page special edition guide, the perfect companion to the biggest World Cup ever staged.The Home Nations Outlook: Can England finally end 60 years of hurt? The Three Lions enter the tournament among the heavy favourites. Meanwhile, after an electric, unforgettable qualifying night at Hampden Park, Scotland are primed and ready to cause some major shocks on the world stage.Expert Analysis: Get elite tactical breakdowns and inside scoops from the best in the business. Featuring exclusive columns from the Daily Mirror’s chief sports writer Andy Dunn and chief football writer John Cross on England’s prospects, alongside the Daily Record’s Keith Jackson delivering the definitive lowdown on Scotland.Exclusive Interviews: Deep-dive Q&As with footballing legends John Barnes, Stuart Pearce, and Gordon Strachan to get you completely in the tournament mood.Comprehensive Team Profiles: Detailed scouting reports on all 48 qualifying nationsfrom the powerhouse favourites to the dark horses and debutants.The 16 Venues Visualised: A stadium-by-stadium guide exploring the incredible arenas hosting the action across the US, Mexico, and Canada.Free Bonus Included: World Cup Wallchart!No World Cup experience is complete without a wallchart. Included free with your guide, this giant tracker allows you to chart every fixture, log every goal, and plot the definitive path to glory from the group stages all the way to the final.