Argentina will get the chance to defend its World Cup title in 2026 after becoming the first South American team to qualify for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.

Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup began on Oct. 12, 2023, when minor nations from the Asian confederation played their first round of matches. Myanmar's Lwin Moe Aung scored the very first ...

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The 2026 men’s World Cup is still more than a year away, but in March of 2025, its field of 48 teams began to take shape. Japan, New Zealand, Iran and Argentina joined co-hosts Canada ...

The 2026 World Cup is approaching next year and qualifying is finally getting underway. Most of the biggest national teams around the world are yet to book a spot in the first 48-team World Cup ...

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Defending champion Argentina had to put the celebrations on hold for a while after securing a place at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday before kickoff against archrival Brazil. Bolivia’s failure to ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is on the horizon with next summer’s showpiece set to be an incredible spectacle. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams in an expanded format.

Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has stressed the need for Ghana to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as they are determined to show what they are capable of. The Black Stars took a healthy lead ...

CONMEBOL qualification for the 2026 World Cup continues as teams look to solidify their standings in the highly competitive South American group. With each nation playing 18 matches in a round ...