World Cup Bubble Watch: The qualifying race to 2026 kicks into high gear
The 2026 men’s World Cup begins in 15 months and yet, as it flickers onto the horizon, only three countries have qualified.
Which countries might qualify for their first FIFA World Cup?
FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams. Many teams are vying to make it to the expanded tournament for the first time.
African (CAF) 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, results, table
Will Mohamed Salah, Andre Onana, and other Premier League stars be at the 2026 World Cup in North America? Their road to the ...
Which countries have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, U.S., Mexico?
FIFA World Cup 2026 will make history, and qualifying has already begun for the tournament hosted by Canada, USA, and Mexico.
How can teams qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Here are all the ways a team can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S., Canada and Mexico are all co-hosting the 2026 ...
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Asian (AFC) 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, scores, results, table
Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup will be a long journey, a gauntlet that will require — at a minimum — multiple group stages. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will put eight teams ...
Donald Trump announces World Cup 2026 task force – but what does it mean?
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a White House task force for the 2026 World Cup. The White ...
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World Cup Cinderellas chasing the magic of first-time qualification
Advertisement Upon deciding to grow the World Cup to 48 teams for 2026, up from 32, FIFA focused on increasing the qualifying chances for nations that were often left on the outside looking in.
Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup
Japan will become the first qualifier to join co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico at the 2026 World Cup if it beats ...