U.S., Mexico, Canada get auto spots at '26 WC
FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed.
FIFA chief Infantino unopposed for third term
Gianni Infantino is getting four more years as FIFA president after no candidate challenged him.
Retirement on hold as Bale, Wales reach WC
Gareth Bale confirmed he would postpone thoughts of retirement after saying that helping Wales to the World Cup is "what dreams are made of."
Moreno: USMNT shouldn't be scared of Wales at all (1:14)
Wales beat Ukraine, join England, U.S. in Group B
An Andriy Yarmolenko own goal broke Ukraine's hearts and sent Wales to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as Ukraine lost 1-0 in a playoff on Sunday.
Ukraine suffer heartbreak as Wales secure World Cup slot
In a match where war intersected with football, Gareth Bale helped Wales edge a dominant Ukraine side to reach their first World Cup in 64 years.
Ukraine players gifted flag by soldiers for playoff
Ukraine's coach said his players would hang a flag given to them by soldiers on the frontline before their World Cup playoff against Wales.
Bale at a crossroads: Take Wales to World Cup or retire?
A reluctant star, now Gareth Bale must lead Wales past Ukraine to reach the World Cup, or the ex-Real Madrid winger may retire, sources say.
Inside Kyiv on the night of Ukraine's stunning victory
As Ukrainians return to Kyiv in the ongoing war with Russia, their national team played the match of their lives.
Robertson: We didn't show up in Ukraine defeat
Scotland's Andy Robertson rued his side's limp display in Wednesday's World Cup playoff against Ukraine and apologised to fans after the defeat.
For Ukraine the World Cup looked unthinkable. Now they're 1 game away after spirited win over Scotland
Nobody had given Ukraine a hope, but they secured an unforgettable victory in Scotland and are closer to a World Cup fairytale.
Ukraine stun Scotland to keep WC dream alive
Ukraine's World Cup dream remains very much alive after they beat Scotland 3-1 in their playoff semifinal at Hampden Park on Wednesday.
For Ukraine, World Cup qualifying is chance to make a difference as war rages back home
Ukraine's players are determined to try and lift spirits back home by qualifying for the World Cup, starting against Scotland on Wednesday.
Tearful Zinchenko: Ukraine dream 'to stop this war'
Ukraine's Oleksandr Zinchenko broke into tears on the eve of his team's World Cup qualifier with Scotland, saying he wanted peace in his country.
Ukraine plays first match since Russian invasion
The Ukraine men's national team returned to action Wednesday for the first time since the invasion by Russia, beating Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1.
Ukraine resume WCQ with June 1 playoff
Ukraine's World Cup qualifying bid will resume on June 1 vs. Scotland after their playoff semifinal was postponed in March.
While Ronaldo, Messi and Lewandowski make World Cup, Qatar will miss peak talents Salah and Haaland
The World Cup in Qatar will be a party, but it's hard not to wonder how much more fun it'd be with the likes of Italy or Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Poland qualify for World Cup after beating Sweden
Poland beat Sweden 2-0 at the Silesian Stadium in their UEFA World Cup playoff on Tuesday night to book a spot in Qatar.
Ronaldo, Portugal qualify for WC with playoff win
Bruno Fernandes grabbed a brace as Portugal secured a 2-0 victory over North Macedonia on Tuesday to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals.
Ronaldo dismisses Portugal retirement talk
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed speculation that he could be approaching the end of his international career.
World Cup contenders: France, Germany, Brazil the teams to beat
The 2022 World Cup's final teams are almost set ahead of Friday's draw. Here is how some of the top nations are shaping up before heading to Qatar.
Moutinho on WC playoff: We expected Italy
Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho has said the side expected to play Italy to claim a spot at the 2022 World Cup.
Gab and Juls 'lost for words' over Gareth Bale (1:36)
Southgate questions benefit of Qatar WC boycott
Gareth Southgate has questioned the benefits of England boycotting the World Cup finals in Qatar over the country's human rights record.
Italy's World Cup qualifying shock is why we love this sport
Italy are trending up under Mancini, but Thursday's high drama means they'll will miss a second straight World Cup. These moments are why we watch.
WCQ Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 20 |
| Portugal | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +11 | 17 |
| Republic of Ireland | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| Luxembourg | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -10 | 9 |
| Azerbaijan | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Spain | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| Sweden | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +6 | 15 |
| Greece | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Georgia | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 7 |
| Kosovo | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 5 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Switzerland | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +13 | 18 |
| Italy | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | +11 | 16 |
| Northern Ireland | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Bulgaria | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| Lithuania | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -15 | 3 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +15 | 18 |
| Ukraine | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | +3 | 12 |
| Finland | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Kazakhstan | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -15 | 3 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Belgium | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +19 | 20 |
| Wales | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| Czech Republic | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 14 |
| Estonia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 4 |
| Belarus | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -17 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Denmark | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +27 | 27 |
| Scotland | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 23 |
| Israel | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 16 |
| Austria | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 16 |
| Faroe Islands | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -16 | 4 |
| Moldova | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | -25 | 1 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +25 | 23 |
| Turkey | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 21 |
| Norway | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +7 | 18 |
| Montenegro | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 12 |
| Latvia | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 9 |
| Gibraltar | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -39 | 0 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Croatia | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +17 | 23 |
| Russia | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | +13 | 22 |
| Slovakia | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | +7 | 14 |
| Slovenia | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 14 |
| Cyprus | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -17 | 5 |
| Malta | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -21 | 5 |
| Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | +36 | 26 |
| Poland | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +19 | 20 |
| Albania | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| Hungary | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +6 | 17 |
| Andorra | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -16 | 6 |
| San Marino | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -45 | 0 |
| Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Germany | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +32 | 27 |
| North Macedonia | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +12 | 18 |
| Romania | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +5 | 17 |
| Armenia | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -11 | 12 |
| Iceland | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 9 |
| Liechtenstein | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | -32 | 1 |