The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Other teams could follow in the current international window.

The three 2026 FIFA World Cup host nations — the U.S., Canada and Mexico — were the only countries to have nailed down a berth in next year's tournament heading into March That is no longer ...

Fifa’s most strident critics are already talking of how the body are now facilitating “the Maga World Cup”. One senior source is of the opinion that Trump will use it to promote his ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Set to take place from Jun. 11 to Jul. 19, this tournament marks the first time the World Cup ...

The United States and the United Kingdom looked set on Thursday to be picked by FIFA next year as hosts of Women’s World Cups that will be expanded to 48 teams from 32. Their respective ...

SAITAMA, Japan — History has been made, folks. The first non-host nation has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Japan. Each of the six FIFA confederations have their own World Cup ...