<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>FIFA Watch — News</title><description>Track fixtures, scores, news and features from the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the USA, Mexico and Canada.</description><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/</link><language>en-US</language><item><title>Messi&apos;s Last Dance: Can Argentina Defend Their Crown?</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/messi-final-chapter/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/messi-final-chapter/</guid><description>Doha&apos;s coronation still echoes, but at 38 Messi has confirmed this is his last World Cup. How the staff manages his minutes — and who shoulders creation duties — will decide how far the Albiceleste go.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category>argentina</category><category>messi</category><category>tactics</category><author>Michael Chen · Tactics desk</author></item><item><title>Group A Tactical Preview: Argentina, USA, Brazil — Who Survives?</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/tactical-preview-group-a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/tactical-preview-group-a/</guid><description>Four teams, two (plus a best-third) advance. Group A might be the toughest pool of the group stage. We break down formations, key players and weak points for all four sides.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>group-a</category><category>tactics</category><category>argentina</category><category>usa</category><category>brazil</category><author>David Park · Tactics desk</author></item><item><title>Canada Rising: Home Soil and a Golden Generation</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/canada-rising/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/canada-rising/</guid><description>Davies, David, Larin — Canada&apos;s class of &apos;95-&apos;00 has become the spine of Europe&apos;s top leagues. As a co-host, this team is no longer just hoping to participate.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>canada</category><category>davies</category><category>group-b</category><author>Martin Leblanc · North America desk</author></item><item><title>Italy&apos;s Four Stars — Catenaccio, Baggio, and the Long Road Back</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-italy-four-stars/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-italy-four-stars/</guid><description>Four World Cup titles, a tactical identity that defined defending, and two straight missed tournaments. Italy at the crossroads.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>history</category><category>italy</category><category>legends</category><author>Features Desk</author></item><item><title>Spain&apos;s Only Star — The Tiki-Taka Era That Changed Football</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-spain-tiki-taka/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-spain-tiki-taka/</guid><description>One title, three tournaments, and a playing style that rewrote what a midfield could be. 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Two coaches, two generations, and a football culture that learned how to win in tournaments.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>history</category><category>france</category><category>legends</category><author>Features Desk</author></item><item><title>Germany&apos;s Four Stars — The Tournament Machine</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-germany-four-stars/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-germany-four-stars/</guid><description>Four titles, eight finals, a national team built to peak in July. How Germany became football&apos;s most reliable winner.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>history</category><category>germany</category><category>legends</category><author>Features Desk</author></item><item><title>Brazil&apos;s Five Stars — The Only Nation at Every World Cup</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-brazil-five-stars/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-brazil-five-stars/</guid><description>Five trophies, five decades of jogo bonito. From Pelé&apos;s teenager to Ronaldo&apos;s redemption, the weight of the yellow shirt.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>history</category><category>brazil</category><category>legends</category><author>Features Desk</author></item><item><title>Argentina&apos;s Three Stars — From Kempes to Maradona to Messi</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-argentina-three-stars/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/history-argentina-three-stars/</guid><description>Three World Cup titles, three generations of genius. How the Albiceleste built a dynasty around totemic number 10s.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>history</category><category>argentina</category><category>legends</category><author>Features Desk</author></item><item><title>Welcome to 2026 — The Biggest World Cup Ever Kicks Off in North America</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/welcome-to-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/welcome-to-2026/</guid><description>48 teams, 16 cities, 104 matches — what the first tri-nation World Cup means for fans and football.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>wc2026</category><category>overview</category><author>FIFA Watch Editorial</author></item><item><title>Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup: Global Rights Holders</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/broadcast-where-to-watch/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/broadcast-where-to-watch/</guid><description>FIFA has sold broadcast rights across 170+ territories. China, the US, Europe and LATAM all have different legal viewing windows — here&apos;s the list.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>broadcast</category><category>guide</category><category>streaming</category><author>FIFA Watch desk</author></item><item><title>16 Host Cities at a Glance — From Los Angeles to Monterrey</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/host-cities-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/host-cities-guide/</guid><description>A timezone- and size-sorted briefing on the 2026 World Cup host cities, to help plan your match-day travel.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>host-cities</category><category>viewing-guide</category><author>Host City Desk</author></item><item><title>Argentina&apos;s Title Defence — From Messi&apos;s Era to the Next Generation</title><link>https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/argentina-title-defense/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://fifawatch.pages.dev/en/news/argentina-title-defense/</guid><description>After Qatar, how does Argentina retain the trophy in North America? A look at the key players and likely changes.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>argentina</category><category>defending-champion</category><category>feature</category><author>South America Desk</author></item></channel></rss>