The final six places for the 2026 World Cup will be determined by two playoff tournaments in March. Four more teams will qualify from Europe, along with two from the rest of the world.

India faces a smoother path in the T20 World Cup group stages, grouped with Pakistan and lower-ranked nations. Co-hosts Sri Lanka, however, are in a tougher pool with Australia and Zimbabwe. Other strong teams like England,

President Donald Trump announced the "FIFA Pass" visa system for 2026 World Cup ticketholders, promising expedited appointments and streamlined entry process.

A Member of the jury analyzes and tastes cheeses from different countries, during the 37th World Cheese Awards, at the Festhalle in Bern, Switzerland, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Anthony Anex/Keystone via AP) BERN, Switzerland (AP) — The first thing that hits you at the World Cheese Awards is the smell.