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

While World Cup 2026 qualifiers begin across Europe over the next week, there are also important Nations League games ...

In a breakout season, Fulham's Antonee Robinson has emerged as one of the best left backs in the world, and he's dreaming of ...

The workload of the 37-year-old Argentina captain has been managed since the start of the Major League Soccer season.

Messi, who captained Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title in Qatar, has been sidelined several times by Inter Miami this season because of injury concerns. His Argentina teammates left no doubt ...

There are only four teams left in Oceania qualifying and they play in two semi-finals on 21 March before a final three days ...

Nottingham Forest will look to continue their push for Europe when they face Manchester United. Get the latest team news.

Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium.

On Tuesday, an already underwhelming 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign reached its nadir as Brazil suffered an embarrassing ...

Bafana Bafana brushed controversy aside and secured a 2-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, that moved them one ...