Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.

The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.









Colombians headed to the polls to choose a new president in a high-stakes election.
The contest is largely a three-horse race between a left-wing senator, a businessman and a right-wing lawmaker.

The former Colombian president reflects on peace, conflict and the return of violence.
Senator Ivan Cepeda is leading two right-wing rivals in the first round of an election dominated by security concerns.
As Colombia prepares to elect a new president, candidates are debating the legacy of Gustavo Petro’s signature policy.

Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Bogota.
A big challenge for Colombia’s next president will be how to reduce country’s debt without sacrificing social gains.
Armed groups have taken the conflict to the skies by making greater use of cheap, widely available drone technology.
Rights office says the violence could hinder ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of May vote to replace Gustavo Petro.
Annual report by ICRC finds worsening conditions for Colombian civilians amid continued fighting between armed groups.