Full list of teams that are in the World Cup and those who have been knocked out after the latest round of qualifiers.

An update on Group D and the qualification scenarios for the 2026 World CupCameroon/@237mediaThe qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup (Africa Zone) will continue in October with matches for the 9th and

At 33 years old, Kenny McLean is under no illusions this could be his last crack at reaching a World Cup. And the Scotland midfielder is "desperate" to do so.

Bolivia beat Brazil on the final day of CONMEBOL's 2026 World Cup qualifying to secure their place in the inter-confederation playoffs later this year.

The Democratic nominee in the New York City mayoral race has launched a petition calling for three changes to World Cup ticket plans

Spain’s Ferran Torres, bottom, is congratulated by Lamine Yamal after scoring his side’s 4th goal during a World Cup qualifying round Group E soccer match between Turkey and Spain at Konya Buyuksehir stadium, in Konya, Turkey, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

With four World Cup qualifying fixtures remaining, where do Northern Ireland stand in the play-off picture for the tournament next summer?

While some African nations have taken major steps towards next year's tournament, some of the would-be heavyweights must now start facing up to the prospect of watching 2026's football jamboree from the outside.

The first application to purchase tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston and elsewhere is now open. The Visa Presale Draw is the first of four World Cup ticketing phases, FIFA announced last week. It opened Wednesday at 10 a.m. and will close Sep. 19 at 10 a.m.

Leeds could play host to the FIFA Women's World Cup if councillors back plans to put the city forward as a venue for the tournament. The competition will be held in the UK in 2035, with locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland bidding for the right to host matches.