Germany faces scrutiny over defensive frailties despite offensive talent like Florian Wirtz. Meanwhile, Ecuador, led by Moises Caicedo, aims to advance past the group stage for the first time in two decades.

The goals, the games and the downright weird — a look back at all 22 World Cups and the most interesting facts and figures to have emerged

Launch Edition will be released exclusively on Netflix Games on June 11. Fans can play as any of the 48 teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game uses a phone as the controller and a TV as the stadium.

FIFA World Cup returns to North America with fan events and new stadium rules