Independent World Cup coverage

About Lineup11 Pro

Lineup11 Pro is an independent football publishing project focused on smart, practical coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. We publish schedules, team pages, player profiles, venue guides, live-streaming information, and daily editorial coverage designed for fans who want reliable answers quickly.

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What We Cover

Our reporting centers on the tournament itself: match schedules, lineups, squads, teams, venues, ticket guidance, how-to-watch information, and tournament news that matters to fans following the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

We aim to make complex tournament information easier to scan and compare, whether you are checking a fixture, researching a host city, or reading analysis before kickoff.

Our Editorial Goal

We want every page to be genuinely useful. That means clear explanations, responsible sourcing, and a clean distinction between confirmed reporting, expert analysis, and opinion.

When information changes, we update pages so readers are not left relying on stale schedules, outdated squad notes, or expired viewing details.

Ownership and Independence

Lineup11 Pro is an independent football media site. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by FIFA, the host committees, national federations, broadcasters, ticketing companies, or betting operators.

Commercial partnerships, advertising, or affiliate relationships do not control our editorial decisions. We disclose relevant commercial relationships and separate editorial judgment from promotional content.

How We Work

  • We check tournament facts against official sources whenever possible, including FIFA, national federations, venues, broadcasters, and competition announcements.
  • We label analysis, predictions, and expected lineups as editorial judgment rather than confirmed fact.
  • We review high-traffic evergreen pages before major tournament milestones and update time-sensitive pages when verified information changes.

Why Readers Trust Us

  • We prioritize primary sources, official announcements, and reputable sports reporting when verifying tournament information.
  • We publish named contributor profiles so readers can see the expertise behind our coverage.
  • We maintain separate editorial, corrections, and affiliate-disclosure pages so our standards are easy to review.

Our History

Lineup11 Pro was founded in 2024 with a clear purpose: to build a football reference platform that treats World Cup fans as informed readers, not passive traffic. The project began as a small editorial experiment during World Cup qualifying and grew into a full-coverage publishing operation ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Since launch, we have published coverage across 48 qualified national teams, 16 host venues, hundreds of match pages, and daily editorial analysis. Our team of contributors brings combined experience spanning over 100 years of professional football journalism, tactical coaching, data analytics, and sports travel reporting.

Coverage Scope

  • 48 qualified national teams with full squad profiles, tactical breakdowns, and tournament history.
  • 16 official FIFA World Cup 2026 venues with capacity, travel, and fan-experience guides.
  • 104 scheduled matches with predicted lineups, live score integration, and post-match ratings.
  • Daily editorial coverage including news, analysis, predictions, and tournament logistics.
  • Multilingual schedule access across 20+ languages for the global fan community.

Editorial Standards at a Glance

  • We source tournament facts from FIFA, national federations, and official competition documents whenever possible.
  • We label analysis, predictions, and expected lineups as editorial judgment — never as confirmed fact.
  • We maintain separate Editorial Policy, Corrections Policy, and Affiliate Disclaimer pages so our standards are transparent and reviewable.
  • Commercial relationships never control editorial decisions. See our Affiliate Disclaimer for full disclosure.

Operational Transparency

Lineup11 Pro operates as an independent, remote-first digital media publisher based in the United States. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by FIFA, any host committee, national federation, broadcaster, ticketing company, or betting operator.

Our revenue model includes display advertising, affiliate partnerships, and sponsored content — all clearly disclosed. Editorial coverage is never influenced by commercial relationships.

How To Reach Us

For editorial questions, corrections, partnership inquiries, or general feedback, contact the team at info@lineup11.pro.

We review good-faith questions and error reports as part of our normal editorial workflow.

Editorial Team

Our coverage combines reporting, tactics, football data, tournament logistics, and fan-service writing. These contributor profiles help readers understand the expertise behind the bylines published on Lineup11 Pro.

James Mitchell

Senior Football Correspondent

Award-winning football journalist covering World Cups since 2006.

  • 18+ years covering international football
  • Reported from 5 World Cup tournaments
  • Sports Journalism degree — University of Sheffield

Expertise: World Cup history, Tournament analysis, Tactical breakdowns

María González

Latin America Football Editor

Expert in Latin American football with 14 years of international coverage.

  • 14 years covering Latin American football
  • 3 World Cup tournaments covered
  • Communications degree — UNAM

Expertise: CONCACAF, Latin American teams, Mexico & host city analysis

David Okonkwo

Tactical Analysis Editor

UEFA Pro Licensed coach turned football analyst with 12 years of experience.

  • UEFA Pro Coaching License
  • 12 years in tactical analysis
  • Former Premier League academy analyst

Expertise: Tactical analysis, Player scouting, Formation breakdowns, Team previews

Emma Richardson

Senior Sports Travel Correspondent

Sports travel writer covering World Cup venues and fan experiences since 2010.

  • 10 years covering major sporting events
  • 4 World Cups attended
  • Published in BBC Sport & Lonely Planet

Expertise: Stadium guides, Travel planning, Fan experience, Host city analysis

Carlos Vidal

Transfer & Player Intelligence Reporter

Football intelligence reporter specializing in player profiles and squad analysis.

  • 11 years in football journalism
  • Extensive European & South American contacts
  • Featured in Sky Sports & Transfermarkt

Expertise: Player profiles, Squad analysis, Transfer market, Young talent

Sarah Chen

Football Data & Statistics Editor

Data analyst combining advanced football metrics with compelling storytelling.

  • Master's in Sports Analytics — University of Michigan
  • Former Opta data analyst
  • ESPN Stats & Information contributor

Expertise: Football statistics, Historical records, Data visualization, Performance metrics

Ahmed Hassan

FIFA & Tournament Affairs Correspondent

Veteran FIFA correspondent with 16 years covering tournament governance.

  • 16 years covering FIFA affairs
  • 4 World Cups covered
  • International Relations degree — LSE

Expertise: FIFA governance, Tournament organization, Ticket & logistics, Rule changes

Lisa Müller

European Football Analyst

European football specialist covering top leagues and World Cup campaigns.

  • 13 years covering European football
  • 3 World Cups reported
  • Sports Science degree — German Sport University Cologne

Expertise: European teams, Bundesliga & La Liga, Tactical evolution, Team chemistry