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.

Edson Alvarez of Mexico controls the ball during the CONCACAF Nations ... The current World Cup champions have made the World Cup every time since last missing out in 1970. Argentina entered ...

FIFA Club World Cup Major League Soccer New York City FC Philadelphia Union FC Cincinnati The FIFA Club World Cup ball continued its rounds around the MLS, visiting New York, Philadelphia and even ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup field is taking shape as the United States, Canada and Mexico prepare to host the world's biggest sporting event. The World Cup returns to the United States for the first ...

It maintains Japan’s record of featuring at every World Cup since their debut appearance ... Ayase Ueda was adjudged to have handled the ball in the lead-up. Endo puts in a captain’s ...