These five stand above the rest as next summer's soccer spectacle nears, a mix of proven champs, rising powers and one team daring to upset the global order.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning to take shape as we know the majority of the teams who will be competing, with 28 nations booking their places so far. England became the first European team to r...

When dreams become reality.Cape Verde made history this week. For the first time, the Atlantic archipelago has qualified for a World Cup.And at the heart of this blue epic, one player alone embodies t...

Many countries have booked their spot for next year’s tournament with more to be determined in the coming days

The World Cup qualification is drawing to a close, and the coveted spots for the 2026 finals are becoming scarce. For most national teams, losing is now strictly forbidden if they still want to be par...

Tuesday was a decisive day for many countries. Matches deciding 2026 World Cup qualifiers were played in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Did your country make it?

The World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel took place amid a heavy police presence that included snipers on the stadium roof. Italy won 3-0 Tuesday in a game that soccer and security authorities had placed in the highest risk category despite a breakthrough ceasefire deal that has paused two years of war in Gaza. There were skirmishes between protesters and police nearby on the streets of Udine at a pro-Palestinian demonstration before the match, but no serious disruptions at the venue during the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were dealt an early blow in their World Cup Qualifier against Hungary.Portugal found themselves trailing inside the opening 10 minutes after a well-worked Hungary goal.H...

South Africa is back.Absent from the World Cup since hosting it in 2010, the Bafana Bafana qualified for the 2026 World Cup this Tuesday (14).The final round of Group C in the African Qualifiers also ...