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John Ourand and a rotating cast of industry insiders take you inside the executive suites and owners boxes where the decisions that shape the entire sports business are made; you'll hear interviews with players, execs and everyone in between.

Ivory Coast has the knockout phase in their sights, Almoez Ali remains Qatar's goal machine, and England will lean on a German to end 60 years of hurt.

Will hosts Mexico and Canada progress on home soil, and can Brazil end their longest title drought?

Belgium hopes their golden generation can make one final push for glory, Martin Odegaard is Norway's natural-born leader, and we check out host city Miami.

Switzerland is qualification masters, Virgil van Dijk might be the best defender in the world, and Haiti will bring their unique culture to the global stage.

Bafana Bafana return for the first time since hosting in 2010, Austria is reborn under Ralf Rangnick, and Thibaut Courtois is the leading goalkeeper in the world.

Scotland will bring the Tartan Army to North America, Curaçao will be the tiniest nation at the Finals, and Memphis Depay will bid to add to his record haul of goals for the Netherlands.

England is being reshaped by Thomas Tuchel, Amad Diallo is a rising star for the Ivory Coast, and the U20 World Cup bodes well for Morocco's future.

Brazil is gunning for glory under new coach Carlo Ancelotti, Alphonso Davies is Canada's star player, and we look at the futuristic Los Angeles Stadium.

Argentina has the quality to defend their crown, Mohamed Salah has dominated the English Premier League and is eager for success with Egypt, and we look at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Uruguay is always a physical challenge at the finals, Riyad Mahrez is a superstar for Algeria, and Guadalajara will welcome fans to its stunning volcano stadium.

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Spain will enter the World Cup as favorites, Granit Xhaka is enjoying a renaissance with Switzerland, and we check out the latest World Cup stickers.

Portugal may boast the deepest squad in international football, Scott McTominay is Scotland's superhero, and Toronto will welcome the World Cup to Canada.

France boasts the most complete squad in the world, Sadio Mané is Senegal's superstar, and we check out host city Monterrey.

The Netherlands remain the greatest football nation never to win the World Cup, Florian Wirtz is Germany's latest superstar, and we hear from some referees officiating in the biggest tournament of their lives.

Germany face uncertainty but remain a major tournament force.

Previews of World Cup groups B, F and H.

Previewing all the competing teams.

Lionel Messi is set to break records in 2026, Japan are aiming to reach the quarterfinal for the first time, and we look at the successful CONCACAF bid.

Vinícius Jr is Brazil's biggest star, Ecuador are enjoying a golden age, and New Zealand hope Chris Wood can fire them to a maiden World Cup win.

Julian Alvarez is ready to accept the mantle of Messi for Argentina, Tunisia extend North Africa's regional dominance, and we celebrate the career of Bora Milutinovic.

Cristiano Ronaldo will smash a host of records at his sixth World Cup, Paraguay return after a 16-year absence, and Houston will bring the World Cup to Texas.

Second-time hosts, the United States, has more expectations than ever; Salem Al-Dawsari is a rare two-time AFC player of the year; we meet Trionda - the World Cup matchball.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates face-off at PNC Park in a three-game series finale match. Los Angeles' left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski is the projected starter against Pittsburgh's right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller.

The USA have high hopes with hometown support, Germany start as outsiders, and the Netherlands have history to put right.

Previewing all the competing teams.

Previewing all the competing teams.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates face-off at PNC Park in a three-game series finale match. Los Angeles' left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski is the projected starter against Pittsburgh's right-handed pitcher Mitch Keller.

Crosby and Malkin come up big in an overtime thriller against the Blues. November 25, 2015.

In the room, the team knew it wasn't living up to their potential - it was time for the leaders to step up, especially when one veteran announces he won't be returning to the game.

From December 31, 2015.

Following a five game losing streak, the Penguins are looking to turn things around over the Holidays.

From Feb 2, 2016.

After a couple of tight losses, the Pens turn a corner; as the wins start to stack up, their identity begins to take form as the push to the postseason begins.

As the competition ramps up, the Penguins have their ups and downs; but with a determined mindset, the team continues to forge ahead with each game feeling pivotal.

Featuring Patric Hornqvist mic'd against the Capitals, Marc-Andre Fleury mic'd up for practice, and mindset going into the playoffs.

Evgeni Malkin scores twice and Matt Murray posts a 31-save shutout in a dominant postseason performance in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Rangers. April 21, 2016.

The Penguins' path to the Stanley Cup Final runs through New York, Washington and Tampa Bay, with each series demanding more to achieve the ultimate goal.

The Penguins enter the 2016 Stanley Cup Final against the San Jose Sharks and leave everything on the ice.

A behind the scenes look at the action from the 2016 Stanley Cup featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks.

Celebrating the Penguins 2016 Stanley Cup Championship.

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal covers baseball's latest news and pressing issues.

From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.