Al Jazeera English · LiveNOW from Fox · updated 15h ago

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

See how Al Jazeera English and LiveNOW from Fox are framing this — we run every side, so you decide. News for humans, not bots: serious, civil discussion among real people, with the context and facts you need. Don't just watch: be on the air with your own video takes, polls and predictions.

Add your voice

Polls, predictions & fact-checks we ran live across networks — your take joins the running tally, compared across every network.

Host nations have NEVER been eliminated in the World Cup group stage!

Every host country in World Cup history has advanced past the group stage — giving the USMNT a historic edge in 2026. Explore the history at Wikipedia

This storyWho bears the most responsibility for Iran's attacks on Jordan, Bahrain & Kuwait?

  • Iran — aggressor, full stop 0%
  • Proxy tensions spiraling out 0%
  • Regional rivals who provoked it 0%
  • All parties share the blame 0%

Be the first to weigh in

This storyHow much did Musk's net worth grow in 2020 alone — a record at the time?

  1. About $25 billion
  2. About $75 billion
  3. About $150 billion
  4. About $300 billion
Guess, then reveal the answer

About $150 billion

Jesse Marsch is American — yet he coaches Canada's national team!

Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Marsch built his coaching reputation in Europe, becoming the first American to manage a UEFA Champions League club (RB Leipzig). Canada hired him in 2024 to lead their program.

This storyHow far will the USMNT go in World Cup 2026?

  • Champions — we win it all! 0%
  • Final Four, then fall short 0%
  • Round of 16 exit 0%
  • Out in the group stage 0%

Be the first to weigh in

This storyShould Canada pursue closer ties with the EU to offset US trade pressure?

  • Yes — fully commit now 0%
  • Only in specific sectors 0%
  • Cautiously, with conditions 0%
  • No — focus on US repair 0%

Be the first to weigh in

This storyWill Canada finally win a World Cup match this tournament?

  • Yes — the drought ends now! 0%
  • No — the streak hits 7 losses 0%
  • They'll draw, not win 0%
  • They'll score but still lose 0%

Be the first to weigh in

Pochettino is the first Argentine ever to coach the US men's team!

Appointed in September 2023, Pochettino — who led Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League Final — now faces the task of preparing the USMNT for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

…and 2 more when you're on the air.

The conversation

No comments yet — be the first to add your voice when you're on the air. Civil, moderated, bot-free.

Part of these ongoing topics

LIVE ROOMS Rooms open during live coverage 2 channels ▾
Al Jazeera English ▶ Be on the air LiveNOW from Fox ▶ Be on the air