2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

‘I love playing football... don’t want it to ever end’: Messi after home swansong

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will sit out Argentina’s final group match against Ecuador next week.

Brazil cruise past Chile 3-0; Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay qualify for 2026 World Cup

Paqueta and Guimaraes struck in quick succession late in the second half to put the result beyond doubt.

Almada’s late strike rescues Argentina against Colombia

Argentina were dealt a major blow when Enzo Fernandez was shown a red card, leaving the hosts with ten men for a large portion of the match. Colombia capitalised on the numerical advantage early, taking the lead through Luis Diaz in the 24th minute.

Australia on brink of World Cup as Indonesia end China hopes

Coach Tony Popovic said "we've done something special" after his Australia side moved to the brink of next year's World Cup on Thursday while Indonesia ended China's qualifying hopes.

New Zealand qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over New Caledonia

New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time.

Marquinhos asks Brazil fans to keep the faith

With a run of five wins, four losses and two draws, Brazil are fourth in the standings on 17 points, five behind leaders Argentina, with the top six qualifying automatically for the World Cup in North America. Uruguay are second on 19 points.

WC 2026 Qualifiers / Vinicius Jr to replace Rodrygo for injury-depleted Brazil

Vinicius Jr, who missed Brazil's victories over Peru and Chile last month with a neck injury, will be back in the starting lineup after Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo suffered a muscle injury in Saturday's 4-0 win over Osasuna in LaLiga.

Paraguay stun Brazil in World Cup qualifiers

The defeat leaves Brazil in fifth place in the standings on 10 points, leading by goal difference from Venezuela, who drew 0-0 at home to Uruguay on Tuesday.

Colombia down Argentina to avenge Copa loss, Chile stunned

Colombia skipper Rodriguez buried a nerveless 60th minute spot-kick to seal a pulsating win over reigning world champions Argentina, who were without injured captain Lionel Messi.

September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025

‘I love playing football... don’t want it to ever end’: Messi after home swansong

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will sit out Argentina’s final group match against Ecuador next week.

September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025

Brazil cruise past Chile 3-0; Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay qualify for 2026 World Cup

Paqueta and Guimaraes struck in quick succession late in the second half to put the result beyond doubt.

June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

Almada’s late strike rescues Argentina against Colombia

Argentina were dealt a major blow when Enzo Fernandez was shown a red card, leaving the hosts with ten men for a large portion of the match. Colombia capitalised on the numerical advantage early, taking the lead through Luis Diaz in the 24th minute.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Australia on brink of World Cup as Indonesia end China hopes

Coach Tony Popovic said "we've done something special" after his Australia side moved to the brink of next year's World Cup on Thursday while Indonesia ended China's qualifying hopes.

March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025

New Zealand qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over New Caledonia

New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Marquinhos asks Brazil fans to keep the faith

With a run of five wins, four losses and two draws, Brazil are fourth in the standings on 17 points, five behind leaders Argentina, with the top six qualifying automatically for the World Cup in North America. Uruguay are second on 19 points.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Vinicius Jr to replace Rodrygo for injury-depleted Brazil

Vinicius Jr, who missed Brazil's victories over Peru and Chile last month with a neck injury, will be back in the starting lineup after Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo suffered a muscle injury in Saturday's 4-0 win over Osasuna in LaLiga.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Paraguay stun Brazil in World Cup qualifiers

The defeat leaves Brazil in fifth place in the standings on 10 points, leading by goal difference from Venezuela, who drew 0-0 at home to Uruguay on Tuesday.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Colombia down Argentina to avenge Copa loss, Chile stunned

Colombia skipper Rodriguez buried a nerveless 60th minute spot-kick to seal a pulsating win over reigning world champions Argentina, who were without injured captain Lionel Messi.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

Argentina vs Colombia: A reprise of Copa finalists

This South American World Cup qualifier fixture serves as a reprise of July’s Copa America final, where Argentina clinched a thrilling victory with Lautaro Martinez’s decisive extra-time goal, securing their second successive title.