Road to the World Cup: What do ASEAN hopefuls have to do to qualify?
With the draw for the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup done and dusted, here's what all of Southeast Asia's hopefuls have lying ahead of them.
Son backs friend Dele to bounce back from off-pitch issues (0:34)
Neymar on 'painful' WC exit: I cried for five days
Neymar said he "cried for five days straight" after Brazil's 2022 World Cup exit to Croatia and added he considered international retirement.
NYC mayor, NJ gov: WC final belongs in Big Apple
The world's biggest game needs to be played on the world's biggest stage said New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who along with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy are making a pitch to land the 2026 World Cup Final.
How 'Dear England' recreates World Cup action live on stage
'Dear England,' James Graham's innovative play about the Three Lions' journey under Gareth Southgate, brings games to life with creative choreography.
Nigeria, S. Africa together in 2026 WC qualifiers
The draw for the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup was made in Abidjan on Thursday ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Man City, Barca get biggest FIFA payouts for WC
FIFA will pay out $209m to clubs whose players competed at last year's World Cup, with Manchester City and Barcelona receiving the largest amount.
Martino: I don't know when Messi will be in Miami (1:35)
Vietnam coach Troussier backs World Cup expansion: 'We have to dream'
Vietnam coach Philippe Troussier believes the expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams will allow teams like his side to dream.
FIFA delays vote to pick 2030 World Cup hosts
FIFA's search for the men's 2030 World Cup hosts was postponed on Friday due to delays about agreeing on rules for the campaign and the final vote.
Madrid's 'Legends' museum honors iconic shirts of Messi, Maradona, Pele
A new museum in Madrid houses an inspiring display of the game's most iconic shirts worn during the World Cup, Champions League, and more.
Herdman: Canada needs more WC funding
Coach John Herdman challenged the Canada Soccer Association to increase resources ahead of co-hosting 2026 World Cup.
FIFA's AI project identifies 300 WC online abusers
A project using AI to track social media abuse of players at the 2022 World Cup identified more than 300 people whose details are being given to law enforcement.
Messi 'eager, ready' for MLS challenge in Miami
Lionel Messi is "eager" to begin the next chapter of his career when he moves to Major League Soccer.
FIFA sec. general, top female official, to depart
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura is leaving after seven years as the highest-profile woman working in world soccer, the governing body said Wednesday.
Messi rules out playing at 2026 World Cup
Argentina captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday he has no plans to play at the 2026 World Cup.
Bud back as WC beer brand despite Qatar fiasco
Budweiser will still be the official World Cup beer through the 2026 tournament in North America after brewer AB InBev renewed with FIFA on Thursday despite a troubled time with men's 2022 World Cup host Qatar.
FIFPRO: Qatar WC dangerous for players' health
Nearly half the players competing at last year's World Cup experienced extreme or increased mental fatigue during an unprecedented season of fixture congestion, according to international players' union FIFPRO.
Australian soccer mourns death of pioneer Rasic
Australian football pioneer Rale Rasic, the first coach to take the Socceroos to a World Cup, has died, aged 87.
NY, NJ promise '8 Super Bowls' for '26 World Cup
New York and New Jersey stepped up their bid to host the final of the 2026 World Cup by promising a spectacle on par with "eight Super Bowls" at a launch event on Thursday.
FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup logo and branding
FIFA unveiled its official logo and brand identity for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
With Bielsa back in business, can football's famed pied piper deliver success at Uruguay?
Marcelo Bielsa is back in a familiar role -- coaching a high profile South American national team. Will his time at Uruguay prove successful?
Five-time Mexico WC keeper Carbajal, 93, dies
Former Mexico goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal, the first footballer to play in five World Cups, has died at the age of 93.
Scally urges next USMNT coach to keep it simple (1:12)
WC Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Iran | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Wales | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Poland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Mexico | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Denmark | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 4 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Belgium | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Canada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Serbia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portugal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |