Why Italy result in Germany will decide 2026 World Cup group

Italy’s Nations League progress is not the only thing in the balance against Germany, as failure would also decide their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.The second leg kicks off at the Signal Iduna ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Scaloni: Stop pressuring Messi over '26 World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi will decide whenever he wants if he plays at the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN - 12h

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 - Mar. 19

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 - Mar. 20

Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire | Joey Lynch

Australia’s fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June’s international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi Arabia. Nothing lasts forever, especially in the capricious ...

The Guardian - 2d

Which teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

Teams are starting to book their spot in the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup

Iran booked their place in the 2026 World Cup following a 2-2 home draw against Uzbekistan at Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.A minute later, however, Abbosbek Fayzullaev made it 2-1 for the ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Saintfiet aims to 'write World Cup history' with Mali

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet hopes to break new ground by guiding the Eagles to the Fifa World Cup finals for the first time.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Pick your England XI for World Cup qualifiers

Who would you select to start for England in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Thomas Tuchel's first matches in charge?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Messi out of Argentina's next World Cup qualifiers

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is left out of Argentina's squad for their next two World Cup qualifiers.

BBC News - Mar. 17

NI 'have to aspire' for World Cup qualification - O'Neill

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the "target" for his side is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Senegal held by Sudan in World Cup qualifying

Sudan hold Senegal to a draw in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and remain top of their group despite civil war continuing in the country.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Iran qualifies for 2026 World Cup, Australia close

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

ESPN - 1d

Club World Cup winners to get up to $125m

The winners of this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. will earn up to $125 million, FIFA said on Wednesday.

ESPN - 1d

Isak vs Van Dijk: The Duel That Could Decide the Carabao Cup Final

Alexander Isak vs Virgil van Dijk: The Key Battle in the Carabao Cup FinalThe Carabao Cup final is set to witness one of the most compelling individual duels in European football: Newcastle’s ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Argentina vs. Brazil score: World Cup winners beat rivals minus Lionel Messi, make history in process

It was a historic night for in World Cup qualifying for the reigning world champs

CBS Sports - 2d

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 - Mar. 14

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

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 - Mar. 20

Martinez joins Messi, out for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez will miss their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a hamstring injury, the Argentine FA said on Wednesday.

ESPN - Mar. 20

Aubameyang dents Kenya's dreams of World Cup spot

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice as Gabon beat Kenya 2-1 to severely dent the East Africans' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

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 - Mar. 17

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 - Mar. 14

Endo urges fans to believe Japan can win World Cup

Wataru Endo said Japan can win the 2026 World Cup after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target."Qualifying for the World Cup is an ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach 2026 World Cup

All Whites win 3-0 to reach their third World Cup finals Michael Boxall, Kosta Barbarouses and Eli Just on target at Eden Park New Zealand will return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 ...

The Guardian - 3d

Australia beat China 2-0 to take step nearer to World Cup

Australia took a step closer to automatic World Cup qualification with a comfortable 2-0 victory over China in Hangzhou on Tuesday.The top two teams advance straight to the 2026 World Cup in North ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup amid potential Trump travel ban

Team Melli make their fourth straight World Cup Country likely to face restrictions in a Trump travel ban Iran have become the sixth team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup thanks to their 2-2 ...

The Guardian - 2d

Argentina rout Brazil to cap World Cup qualification party

Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.Venezuela boosted their hopes of a first-ever World Cup ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Norway take lead in Italy’s World Cup qualifiers group

Erling Haaland’s Norway beat Israel 4-2 on Tuesday, jumping to the top of Italy’s Group I before a 2026 World Cup qualifying meeting with the Azzurri in June.Norway are the 2026 World Cup qualifie...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Meillard wins men's giant slalom World Cup finale

Loic Meillard led teammate Marco Odermatt to a Swiss one-two in the men's giant slalom at the World Cup finals at Sun Valley, Idaho, on Wednesday.The World Cup finals conclude Thursday with men's ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures

African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures after matchday six: Chart-topper Salah Prolific Liverpool scorer Mohamed Salah has also netted regularly in World Cup qualifying, topping the ...

Yahoo Sports - 21h

'Fantastic motivation' - Maresca on Club World Cup

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the Club World Cup is a "fantastic motivation" as his side look to win the newly-expanded competition. The competition has been expanded to 32 teams, including 12 ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Salah scores in Egypt World Cup qualifying win

Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semi-finalists Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El ...

ESPN - 5d

Leon kicked out of Club World Cup by FIFA

Grupo Pachuca confirmed that the FIFA appeals committee on Friday ruled Club León out of participation in the 2025 Club World Cup due to the tournament's multi-ownership rules.

ESPN - 5d

Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and New Zealand qualified on Monday five days after Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Asia will have eight ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Argentina thrash Brazil to seal World Cup qualification

Argentina produced a stunning performance to hammer their arch-rivals Brazil 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers.With both teams coming off a win, expectations were sky-high for this riveting contest; ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Champions Argentina qualify for 2026 World Cup

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.

ESPN - 1d