The 2025 Nations League: New structure, how it impacts the World Cup and what’s left to compete for
While World Cup 2026 qualifiers begin across Europe over the next week, there are also important Nations League games ...
World Cup qualifiers, Asllani with Albania
At the same time as the UEFA Nations League play–offs, on the evening of Friday 21 March, the European sides who have already ...
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Early 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification shock: Unexpected country clinches first non-host berth – Who could follow suit?
Although many countries have not even played a single match in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one country has ...
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2026 World Cup: How nations from around the world can qualify
Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup began on Oct. 12, 2023, when minor nations from the Asian confederation played their first round of matches. Myanmar's Lwin Moe Aung scored the very first ...
World Cup Cinderellas chasing the magic of first-time qualification
Unbeaten and with three wins, Sudan is narrowly ahead of Senegal and DR Congo atop Group B. The Falcons of Jediane are among ...
It's time for Salah to win Africa Cup of Nations, says Egypt coach
The time has come for Mohamed Salah to lift the Africa Cup of Nations, says Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, who aims to lead the ...
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The state of play in Africa's qualifiers for World Cup 26
March brings a return to CAF qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26. Here is a breakdown on where things stand in the nine groups.
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Liam Cullen and Swans stars excited by World Cup opportunity
Wales kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign against Kazakhstan in Cardiff with Liam Cullen hoping they can carry on ...
Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer ...