England head into next summer's World Cup as one of the favourites, but what reasons do fans have to be hopeful?

FIFA announced the entertainment for the World Cup draw being held Friday, Dec. 5, in Washington, D.C. with Kevin Hart and Heidi Klum set to co-host the event at the Kennedy Center. Klum, the supermodel and Emmy winner, also hosted the 2006 World Cup draw in her native Germany.

This is the biggest World Cup yet, staged in three countries and across 16 cities, so what can players and fans epect?

Ireland captain Caelan Doris admits his side's journey to the 2027 Rugby World Cup must feature improvements "across all areas" after a mixed autumn campaign.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw will feature a lineup of former and current star athletes assisting with the event.

The World Cup should bring us many things — drama, quality football, captivating storylines, a festival atmosphere and… transfer rumours.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will finally reveal the group-stage paths for the 42 teams already secured, including the three co-hosts (Canada, Mexico, and the United States), and the six contenders for the final spots in the inter-confederation and European playoffs set for late March 2026.

Lego and FIFA have teamed up this week to announce a collaboration that will bring the iconic World Cup trophy to households.