The 2026 World Cup lineup is almost complete, though upcoming playoffs will determine the full list of teams taking part in next summer’s tournament.March will see 16 European teams battle to book

DR Congo come back from a goal down to beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in the African playoffs final for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to qualify for the intercontinental playoffs in March.

The official and safest place to buy tickets is FIFA.com/tickets. FIFA’s ticket sales are rolling out in phases, and the most recent Early Ticket Draw entry period was open through October 31 at 11 a.m. ET. Fans who entered before the deadline are now waiting to see if they’ve been selected for purchasing time slots.

Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, further cementing Lionel Messi's name as one of, if not the, greatest players to ever play the game. Messi joins celebrated countryman Diego Maradona as debated 'GOATS' to lift the World Cup trophy, as Argentina won for the third time and first since the 1986 tournament in Mexico.

The 2026 World Cup draw will be held before the field is settled in full, as December 5 gives every nation its path to the World Cup Final.

Amid Russia’s invasion, the Ukrainian senior men’s soccer team has given Ukraine a reason for optimism and cheer by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.

Check out this article for the complete FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 bracket, including dates, times, and locations.

England was the first European team to confirm its presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.