Viktor Gyokeres produced a world-class performance to keep Sweden’s World Cup dreams alive in Valencia on Thursday night.The ...

No Ireland unfortunately, but we now know 42 of the 48 of the teams that will play next year, but a few prized remaining ...

Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.

Both the European and intercontinental play-off finals take place on Tuesday after which all 48 teams will then be confirmed.

The Athletic has live coverage of Italy vs Northern Ireland in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off. The play-offs for the ...

All 48 teams competing at the 2026 World Cup will be confirmed after this international break.

Viktor Gyokeres scored a superb hat-trick to fire Sweden into Tuesday’s World Cup qualifying play-off final. Sweden saw off ...

Ferdi Kadioglu was the Turkey hero on a dramatic night for Albion’s World Cup hopefuls on and off the pitch. The in-form left ...

SPAIN are requesting two new host cities for the World Cup after late withdrawals. After centenary matches in Paraguay, ...

The road to the 2026 World Cup reaches its definitive climax this week. While 42 nations have already booked their places, 16 ...

Graham Potter's Sweden are one win from qualifying for the World Cup after Viktor Gyokeres scores a hat-trick in their 3-1 ...

Italy beats Northern Ireland 2-0 in World Cup playoff semifinal. Gyökeres gets hat trick for Sweden Italy finally won a match ...