TV Schedule for New England Sports Network Plus

The Contenders 2026 Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes is Portugal's assist king, 2022 hosts Qatar return, and we look at World Cup innovations.

The Contenders 2026 Spain

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.

The Contenders 2026 Portugal

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

The Contenders 2026 Kylian Mbappé

Norway is back thanks to Erling Haaland's goals, Kylian Mbappé is now a leader for France, and New York/New Jersey have the honor of hosting the World Cup final.

The Contenders 2026 Croatia

Croatia are recent World Cup specialists, Moises Caicedo is living up to his huge price tag, and we analyze the Group Stage draw.

The Contenders 2026 France

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

The Contenders 2026 Erling Haaland

Saudi Arabia is a growing force in world football, Erling Haaland fired Norway to the World Cup for the first time this century, and Panama will be one of the toughest teams at the finals.

The Contenders 2026 Belgium

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.

The Contenders 2026 Switzerland

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.

The Contenders 2026 South Africa

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.

The Contenders 2026 Netherlands

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.

The Contenders 2026 Scotland

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.

The Contenders 2026 Germany + Group C, E & G Previews

Previewing all the competing teams.

The Contenders 2026 UEFA Playoff 1 & 3 Winners + Group B, F & H Previews

Previewing all the competing teams.