The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is long and treacherous, with 206 countries competing through various pathways across six confederations for a spot at the sport's biggest event.

The draw for UEFA's World Cup qualification playoffs is set for Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 a.m. ET. UEFA's World Cup qualifying ...

Of the 48 spots in the expanded World Cup 2026 field, 42 have been secured. Two additional spots will be determined in an intercontinental playoff.

The final game of qualifying in the AFC region is here, as brilliant scraps for a spot at the 2026 World Cup have seen eight ...

With only the UEFA and intercontinental playoffs left, and the draw approaching on Friday, the World Cup is around the corner ...

Sweden have confirmed their spot in the World Cup qualification play-offs despite a terrible qualifying campaign and their ...

Luka Modric is ‘waiting’ for Italy at the 2026 World Cup as missing out on qualification for the third time in a row ‘would ...

Argentina will look to defend its title come 2026, and they've been joined by a who's who of nations including England, ...

Countries from around the world will compete in FIFA's Intercontinental Playoffs for a chance to make the final two spots in ...

Preview Wales vs Macedonia in World Cup Qualifying with TV info, start time, betting odds, and recent form ahead of kickoff.

Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA™, including host cities, game dates and qualifiers. Learn more with FIFA.

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