The world is home to nearly 200 countries, but some are so small you could walk across them in an afternoon. These nations may occupy tiny patches of land, yet many hold significant cultural, political or economic importance. Here are the 10 smallest countries in the world by land area.

The 2026 World Cup will begin on June 11 next year, with the United States, Canada and Mexico hosting the prestigious tournament. It will be the first World Cup to be played under an expanded format

Cape Verde has become the second-smallest nation to reach the World Cup after the islanders beat Eswatini 3-0 at home.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently took a big step forward in one of the world’s tiniest countries. Nauru, a remote island in the South Pacific of barely 8 square miles, recently issued a “certificate of registration ...