Of the 48 spots in the expanded World Cup 2026 field, 42 have been secured. Two additional spots will be determined in an intercontinental playoff.

Most of the players come from Norway, with the Dutch and Belgians also represented more than once, and one player is flying the flag for the German national team. Here is the highest-rated XI from

FOX Sports announced on Friday that it will air an unprecedented 3 ½ hours of live coverage of the World Cup draw for the first time ever on broadcast television in the U.S.

Scotland fans caused something akin to a mini-earthquake during their wild celebrations after two dramatic stoppage-time goals against Denmark saw Steve Clarke’s seal participation at their first World Cup since 1998.

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has begun the process of moving dollars within its budget to add bus service for the event.

The Socceroos will get their home send-off before next year's World Cup final adventure in North America by hosting a special FIFA-backed tournament on Australian soil.

Responding to the committee in a letter and on social media, Richard Grenell, the Kennedy Center’s president, said FIFA paid several million dollars as a sponsor, instead of participating in a traditional rental agreement. He added the FIFA was paying for all expenses related to the event.

France's Paco Rassat took the first World Cup win of his Alpine skiing career on Saturday to move top of the slalom standings after the season's first two races.

Great Britain's Matt Weston wins the opening skeleton race of the season on the track that will be used for next year's Winter Olympics, in Cortina, Italy.

Frenchman Paco Rassat squeaked out his first career world cup win in men's slalom at the Gurgl, Austria event Saturday with a time of 1:44.55.

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is open to moving Serie A fixtures before Italy’s World Cup play-off to help the national team, as he sees a ‘great chance’ to reach the 2026 World Cup.Italy