In what has been a trying season so far, Yukinari Sugawara finally had something to smile about this past week. Last Thursday ...

The European qualifiers for the World Cup may have only just begun but four nations have already booked their place at the ...

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break ...

After Japan and Iran joined the 2026 World Cup field this week, 15 Asian countries remain alive for six more guaranteed ...

Iran confirmed their qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as Mehdi Taremi scored a second-half double to earn his ...

Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also ...

Fans show blue balloon with Japan soccer logo before the World Cup 2026 group C qualifying soccer match between Japan and ...

World Cup will have a record 48 teams. It will be held in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and kick off on June 11.

BBC Sport looks at who has booked a place at the 2026 World Cup already, and how qualifying works around the world.

The Athletic's guide to who's qualified, how many places each confederation gets, and what stage qualification is at ...

World Cup is approaching next year and qualifying is finally getting underway. Most of the biggest national teams around the ...

SAITAMA, Japan -- Given Japan have booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it may seem like there is little for them ...