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.

The presidents of UEFA, Concacaf and the AFC have criticised the proposal, which has been put forward by South American ...

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 ...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed a playoff between two clubs could determine the final team competing at the 2025 ...

Qualification for the 2026 World Cup is in full flow across the globe and some nations are starting to book their spots in the tournament in North America. Teams from Oceania, South America and Asia ...

LOS ANGELES - The 2026 FIFA World Cup is on track to be the biggest and most inclusive tournament in history, expanding to 48 teams and spanning three host nations: the United States, Mexico ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is on the horizon with next summer’s showpiece set to be an incredible spectacle. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams in an expanded format.

Iran has become the latest team to book their place at the 2026 World Cup. The country secured qualification despite a 2-2 home draw with Uzbekistan at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.

Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has spoken out against the proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup to 64 teams.

For the first time ever, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, including host nations Canada, United States and Mexico. The event runs next summer form June 11-July 19 ...