World Cup draw: What are the possible groups? Which teams are in which pots? How tough can they be?

The latest FIFA rankings have been released, so we have the clearest idea yet of what the pots will look like for the ...

New FIFA rankings set top-seed teams in World Cup tournament draw with Germany edging out Croatia

ZURICH — The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw, including Germany but not Croatia, were set Wednesday ...

Old demons return as Italy wait for World Cup play-off opponents

Northern Ireland, Sweden and North Macedonia, three of Italy’s possible opponents in the World Cup play-off semifinal, are ...
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Haiti shine bright with World Cup qualification

For the first time since 1974, the football-crazed Caribbean island of Haiti will participate in the FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026: List of qualified teams and qualification scenarios

Canada, Mexico, and the United States automatically qualify as tournament hosts, filling three guaranteed spots.

UEFA World Cup qualification playoff teams are set: What to know about format, draw

The draw for UEFA's World Cup qualification playoffs is set for Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 a.m. ET. UEFA's World Cup qualifying playoffs will be contested on March 26 (semifinals) and March 31 (finals).