BBC Sport looks at who has booked a place at the 2026 World Cup already, and how qualifying works around the world.

The November international break was the final pause for club football until the early part of 2025.That will likely come as ...

North America plays host to the grandest World Cup in history in 2026, with more nations than ever before competing on ...

Ireland's U17s missed out on the European Championships but will be at the World Cup in November as a best runner-up ...

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 ...

Ireland Men’s Under-17s have qualified for the FIFA Under-17s World Cup in Qatar after a 5-0 victory against Iceland. The ...

Lionel Messi's Argentina are among the teams that have already qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 hosted by USA, Canada & ...

In a critical match on Monday, England seeks to secure its second victory in the European World Cup qualifiers for 2026. Under the guidance of coach Thomas Tuchel, the team will host Latvia at Wembley ...

Japan's roster, primarily composed of European players—such as Wataru Endo from Liverpool and Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton—demonstrates a blend of local talent and international experience. Real-world ...

Monrovia – Liberia national team coach Thomas Kojo has defended his decision to leave Justin Salmon on the bench during the recent World Cup qualifiers against Tunisia and São Tomé, amid growing ...

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is all set to be the biggest in tournament history, with 48 teams ready to compete for the ultimate ...

Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next ...