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.

Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, has held talks with MLS side San Diego over a free transfer when his Manchester City contract expires this summer. (Sun, external) ...

A total of 16 UEFA nations will compete at the 48-team FIFA World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Check out the competition format and how the qualifiers will be decided.

If De Bruyne does leave, a switch to the Saudi Pro League or MLS are options, with the latter lining up ideally with his plan to captain Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Crystal Palace's Daichi Kamada scored his ninth goal for Japan in the 2-0 win Japan have become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifiers by beating Bahrain 2-0 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is poised for an MLS transfer. The Belgian became City's ...

The keeper and coach then sat down with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to discuss his return to the national side. New manager Garcia has identified the above trio as ...

Europe joined the FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifying party in March, with the continent's 54 hopefuls battling for a record 16 places at the 48-team showdown in Canada, Mexico and the USA.

Nico Gonzalez should get the nod in the middle and at the moment it feels like Phil Foden or Kevin De Bruyne with preference for the former in the No.10 role. Bernardo Silva has not had his best ...

Pep Guardiola has another wonderkid within the Manchester City academy, and this time a player who believes he is similar to the legendary Kevin de Bruyne. Having only joined the City Football Academy ...

Manchester City are planning to allow both Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne to leave the club this summer, according to a new report. De Bruyne is out of contract at the Etihad Stadium this ...