5 more countries qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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The 2026 World Cup picture has grown clearer as October's qualifiers have seen several nations book their place. Full list of teams to qualify.
The qualifying process for the 2026 World Cup is nearing conclusion. The biggest ever World Cup will see 48 teams competing in the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
ENGLAND became the first European qualifiers for the World Cup with their win in Latvia on Tuesday. The Three Lions join the 27 other sides who have already booked their place, with 20 more places
Latest news, odds and reaction as the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup heats up. Find out which nations have booked their spot in North America next summer
Portugal aim to seal early World Cup 2026 spot with a win over Hungary, unbeaten in 15 meetings, as Vitinha targets swift qualification after a stellar season with PSG
Israel’s World Cup qualifier against Italy on Tuesday evening will proceed under a tense atmosphere, despite a ceasefire pausing two years of conflict in Gaza. A pro-Palestinian march, expected to draw 10,000, is scheduled for the city centre hours before kickoff.