We can guarantee these final spots will look different, as Europe is the only confederation not putting teams into the playoffs.So how will it work, how many teams will be there, when will it be held,

Norway would have had to have lost to Italy by nine goals to be pipped to automatic qualification, but won 4-1 in Milan on Sunday night.

Kansas City will host six FIFA World Cup matches in the summer of 2026. Whether you’re a local or among the hundreds of thousands of people expected to travel in, KCUR put together some pointers for what to expect from the tournament — and how to become a soccer fan.

Bajraktarevic converted the go-ahead goal in a 3-1 win over Cyprus in a UEFA Group H game on Saturday, clinching at least a playoff spot in qualifying.

Nigeria have beaten Gabon 4-1 to advance to the play-off final of African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. They needed extra time to make it through after Mario Lemina’s late deflected effort cancelled out Akor Adams’ opener in normal time.