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Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?
With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the six confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s struggles. The road to the 2026 World Cup, ...The Guardian - 1d -
How the 2026 World Cup is tackling its turf problem with the ‘most micromanaged grass in the world’
The quest to solve the 2026 World Cup's turf problem has led to a high-stakes experiment, with the solution set to debut at next week's CONCACAF Nations League matches at SoFI Stadium.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifying after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
African (CAF) 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, results, table
Will Mohamed Salah, Andre Onana, and other Premier League stars be at the 2026 World Cup in North America? Their road to the tournament is here.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Asian (AFC) 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, scores, results, table
There is so much going on in the AFC region, with long fights for one of eight automatic places at the 2026 World CupYahoo Sports - 3d -
Oceania (OFC) 2026 World Cup qualifying latest: Schedule, results, table, how it works
The World Cup is guaranteed a contestant from Oceania for the first time since 2010 as 2026 World Cup qualifying is off and running.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
🏆 The 2026 World Cup has its first qualified nation 🌏
Japan have become the first team to book their place at the 2026 World Cup.Or at least, the Blue Samurai are the first nation to punch their ticket to the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer via the ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Injured Neymar out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers
Brazil star Neymar was on Friday ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team.With Brazil down in ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup
President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
With the 2026 World Cup near, Nations League finals kick off a series of 2025 'tests' in U.S.
The 2025 soccer calendar serves as both a dress rehearsal and a wake-up call for the Unites States that the World Cup is coming.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history
Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday. Seeded fifth in Group B, Sudan occupy first place ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says there is a 75% chance he will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, results, table: Argentina top; Brazil struggling
Reigning World Cup champions Argentina join Brazil, 8 others in race for 2026 World Cup berthsYahoo Sports - 9h -
USMNT World Cup roster big board: Who will make the 26 for 2026?
Over the next 15 months, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino will decide which 26 players will represent the U.S. in the 2026 World Cup. Who will he choose?Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Australia 5-1 Indonesia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – live reaction
Indonesia left to rue early missed penalty as Socceroos romp to win Man of the match Jackson Irvine scores twice at Allianz Stadium The players are in place and here we go … peeeeep!. Now it’s ...The Guardian - 9h -
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama StadiumABC News - 7h -
“Need to see it as” – Maresca excited for Club World Cup as he reveals how Chelsea must view it
Enzo Maresca is excited for the Club World Cup this summer, with the Blues taking the tournament very seriously.The new 32 team tournament takes place in America this summer between June 14th and ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Relieved' Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday."This here is not our goal -- ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss two World Cup qualifiers after he was on Monday left out of the Argentina squad for games against Uruguay and Brazil because he reportedly suffered an injury in a club game ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Fifa accused of blocking labour inspection at 2026 World Cup stadium
Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claim Stadium in question is Azteca in Mexico City Fifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
An increasingly multicultural Japan have qualified for the 2026 World Cup
The rise of the Samurai Blue has gone hand-in-hand with increased integration of ‘haafu’ into society, although things are still not perfect. Through Japan’s previous seven World Cup appearances, ...The Guardian - 7h -
SoFi testing 'hybrid' pitch ahead of '26 World Cup
SoFi Stadium will debut new grass field technology for Concacaf Nations League games next week as a test run for World Cup 2026, the Los Angeles World Cup host committee announced Thursday.ESPN - 6d -
Cameroon held to shock draw by Eswatini in World Cup qualifying
Minnows Eswatini hold Cameroon to a 0-0 draw in African qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Tunisia continue their unbeaten start.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mikaela Shiffrin sets World Cup podiums record, taking 3rd place in slalom race
Mikaela Shiffrin set an all-time World Cup record Sunday with her 156th podium finish though she let victory slip away in a slalom.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
FIS Alpine skiing World Cup Finals 2025: How to watch, schedule, preview
How to watch the 2025 Alpine skiing World Cup Finals from Sun Valley, Idaho, on NBC Sports and Peacock.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Several trophies remain up for grabs as World Cup ski racers wrap up season at finals in Sun Valley
This is it: Just a few more races and a couple more trophies to hand out before the World Cup season closes. There's quite a bit that's already been decided as the World Cup circuit returns to Sun ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Odermatt wins fourth alpine skiing World Cup title
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt wins his fourth consecutive World Cup overall and giant slalom crystal globes with a second-place finish at Hafjell.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
CEO of Saffron Road food company credits "immigrant journey" for his success
Adnan Durani started his company Saffron Road in 2010 to bring foods from different cultures of the Silk Road to mainstream America. Nikki Battiste spoke to him about how his background as an ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Five talking points on Nations League, World Cup qualifiers in Europe
International football gets underway in Europe for the first time in 2025 as the Nations League moves into the quarter-finals stage and the continent's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign gets ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
🌏 Watch this week's AFC World Cup qualifiers LIVE on OneFootball 📺
Qualification for the 2026 World Cup continues this week, with a host of mouthwatering clashes coming our way from the Asian Football Confederation.Once again, users in the United States, Canada, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chris Wood backs automatic World Cup qualifying for Oceania minnows
New Zealand captain Chris Wood says it's “only fair” that FIFA’s smallest confederation, Oceania, has been given direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup. New Zealand will play Fiji and Tahiti ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers
China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship.Brazil-born players Elkeson, Alan and ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
See the FIFA Club World Cup trophy up close!
Official Trophy Tour on 29 March in SalzburgThe biggest prize in club football is coming to Salzburg. As part of the official Trophy Tour, the spectacular new FIFA Club World Cup Trophy is touring ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Estadio Azteca changes name ahead of 2026 WC
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca has changed its name to Estadio Banorte in order to help fund the final stages of remodeling for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.ESPN - 5d -
Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have taken the 2026 World Cup for themselves | Leander Schaerlaeckens
The tournament will be leveraged for the glorification of a leader to a degree not seen since Benito Mussolini dominated the 1934 World Cup in Italy. Two men held a press event in the Oval Office ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Odermatt makes World Cup title official and clinches GS title as well
Loic Meillard led a Swiss podium sweep in a giant slalom in Norway as second-placed Marco Odermatt clinched a third straight World Cup title in the discipline and made a fourth overall crown in a ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup
Liverpool's Wataru Endo said Japan's sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year's World Cup as they look to become the first team to clinch their place on Thursday."I want us to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Red Roses World Cup build-up starts now as John Mitchell springs selection surprises
John Mitchell has sprung a number of selection surprises for England’s Women’s Six Nations opener against Italy on Sunday as he ramps up preparations for this year’s Rugby World Cup.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Howe turns up 'drenched' to news conference after cup win
Watch the moment Eddie Howe arrives for his Carabao Cup final post-match news conference admitting to smelling "strange", following Newcastle's celebrations.BBC News - 3d
