Teams must submit provisional World Cup squads of 35 to 55 players by May 11, then a final list by June 1 to FIFA, world soccer’s governing body.

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final – a game to decide the best soccer team on the continent – ended in utter chaos on Sunday as fans caused a huge commotion and players walked off the pitch in protest on an evening which showed the best and very worst of the sport.

FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas has his latest predictions on which players could start for the USA at the 2026 World Cup.

What began as a vision to restore attacking freedom has suddenly encountered resistance at the highest level, delivering a moment that could significantly alter FIFA’s plans in the years ahead.

Thirty-two team FIFA World Cups always provided plenty of content for soccer fans to consume for a long time. Now imagine 48. Previously, there were eight groups comprising of four nations each. With the jump in teams, there will now be 12 groups of four.