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World Cup 2026: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament
From marvelling at teenage wonderkids to tracking the world’s largest coffee pot, our team of writers outline their expectations for the jamboree in North America

TL;DR
- Guardian writers share their expectations for the 2026 World Cup.
- Predictions include observing teenage wonderkids.
- Expectations also cover quirky facts about the host locations, like the world's largest coffee pot.
- The tournament will take place in North America.