Who does Iran play in the World Cup?
Iran faces the United States in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
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Are World Cup players paid?
World Cup players earn performance-based bonuses from their national federations, not salaries from FIFA.
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Are World Cup tickets on StubHub legit?
StubHub is a legitimate resale platform with buyer protections, but FIFA warns that unofficial tickets may be fake or invalid, posing a risk of denied entry.
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Does the World Cup have a second leg?
The World Cup final is a single match, not a two-legged tie, as seen in Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in 2026.
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Who won the 2022 World Cup?
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup by beating France on penalties after a 3 - 3 draw in the final.
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Does the World Cup use goal difference or head-to-head?
The 2026 World Cup uses head-to-head record as the primary group-stage tiebreaker instead of goal difference.
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Does the World Cup have two legs?
The World Cup knockout stage is single-elimination, not two-legged.
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Do World Cup players get paid?
World Cup players earn bonuses from their national federations, not salaries from FIFA, with the 2026 winning team's federation receiving $51 million to distribute.
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Does the World Cup go to extra time?
In World Cup knockout matches, a tie after 90 minutes leads to 30 minutes of extra time, followed by penalties if still level.
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Does the World Cup have a halftime show?
The World Cup has no halftime show; the break is strictly for the match and analysis.
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Does the World Cup have a round of 32?
The World Cup has a round of 32, serving as the first knockout stage after the group phase.
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Does the World Cup happen every year?
The FIFA World Cup is held every four years, not annually, with the next men's tournament in 2026.
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Will World Cup games be televised?
World Cup games will be televised on FOX and FS1 in English, and on Telemundo and Universo in Spanish, with the final on FOX on July 19.
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When was the first World Cup and who won it?
The inaugural FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay, and the host nation won the tournament.
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Can a World Cup game end 0-0?
World Cup group stage matches can end 0-0, but knockout games must have a winner, using extra time and penalties if needed.
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Can the World Cup squad be changed?
World Cup squads can only be changed for serious injury or illness, with outfield replacements allowed only before the first match, while goalkeepers can be replaced at any time.
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Can World Cup tickets be resold?
World Cup tickets can be officially resold via FIFA's Resale/Exchange Marketplace, with fees for both buyers and sellers, but resale is not guaranteed.
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Can the World Cup squad be changed?
World Cup squads can be changed only for serious injury or illness up to 24 hours before the first match, with a later exception for goalkeepers.
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Is the World Cup over?
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final on July 19, 2026.
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Are Belgium good at football?
Belgium has a strong football tradition, highlighted by a third-place World Cup finish in 2018 and a period at the top of the FIFA rankings, though major tournament titles have eluded them.
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