2026 FIFA World Cup
A complete guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in December
Before the games can take place, the matchups have to be set and the bracket solidified, which takes place at the FIFA World Cup draw.
Ronaldo learns punishment for Ireland red card
Cristiano Ronaldo's red card against the Republic of Ireland in World Cup qualifying was not only meaningful from a competitive standpoint, but it also put his presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in jeopardy.
Complete list of teams in the World Cup draw
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first of its kind to expand beyond the traditional 32 teams and welcome 48 nations to the tournament field.
World Cup 2026 UEFA playoffs: Schedule of European matches
All you need to know on the UEFA World Cup playoff round, the draw for which was held on November 20.
World Cup 2026 intercontinental playoffs: Teams, schedule and more
All you need to know about the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoffs, which were determined on November 20.
World Cup 2026 playoffs: How they work, teams involved and more
As countries all around the world hope to be amongst the 48 nations participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the final spots in the tournament field are being filled.
Where is the World Cup Draw 2026? More about the Kennedy Center
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first of its kind, expanding the famed soccer tournament to 48 teams.
Results of World Cup playoff draw for final qualifying spots
The latest updates from Zurich, Switzerland as the World Cup playoff brackets take shape.
Italy's difficult path towards qualifying for the World Cup
Italy failed to qualify for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Their route to the 2026 finals has been complicated.
Updated list of teams qualified for 2026 World Cup
Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost complete. Find out which teams have punched their ticket for North America next year.
Updated list of countries making World Cup debuts in 2026
Expansion to 48 teams provides the best chance yet for smaller nations to reach the World Cup, including those who have never done so before.
Which countries have never qualified for World Cup?
The road to World Cup qualification is long and difficult with only a minority of FIFA nations ever reaching the competition itself.
All teams to have qualified for 2026 World Cup so far
The FIFA World Cup has been expanded to a 48-team competition for 2026. Here's a list of the nations that have made the cut.