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.

Two teams from Concacaf and one team apiece from the AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL and OFC will meet in March 2026 to decide the final two qualifiers for World Cup 26. The FIFA Play-Off Tournament will see ...

FIFA World Cup will break new ground next year as a revamped and expanded edition of the most popular football tournament in ...

The biggest World Cup in history will be here before you know it. More teams. More games. More hype. The field has been increased from 32 to 48 for the first time since 1998. As host nations ...