The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be the first edition of the 48-team expanded tournament. And heading into 2026, just six spots remain — four of which will come from UEFA's qualifying playoffs. We found out the paths for those teams on Thursday, and yes, Italy still has a chance to make the World Cup.

As countries all around the world hope to be amongst the 48 nations participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the final spots in the tournament field are being filled.

Portugal became the first national team to win the UEFA Nations League twice, defeating Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

With Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay already qualified to the 2030 World Cup, CONMEBOL is reportedly weighing on the possibility of implementing a "UEFA Nations League format" for the next qualifiers.

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland can secure World Cup qualification in the coming days.

Graham Potter was appointed Sweden manager in October after spells at West Ham and Chelsea. Is he the perfect fit?

The UEFA EURO 2028 qualifying draw will be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Sunday 6 December 2026.