Qualifiers
Full groups and fixtures set for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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The 48 teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico have been confirmed after the final qualifiers. DR Congo and Iraq secured the last spots, with Curacao, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan making their debuts. Argentina enter as defending champions.
Mexico's women's national team thrashed Virgin Islands 9-0 at Carlos Vega Villalba Stadium in Zacatecas during Concacaf W Qualifiers. María Sánchez scored four goals in the win that puts them one victory from advancing. They face Puerto Rico next on April 18.
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Italy will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina for a decisive one-legged playoff final on March 31 to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup. The Azzurri advanced after defeating Northern Ireland, while Bosnia beat Wales on penalties. The winners join Group B alongside Switzerland, Canada and Qatar.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has secured a spot in the final of the FIFA Inter-Confederation Playoff Tournament, putting them one win away from their first World Cup appearance since 1974. After defeating Nigeria on penalties in the African playoff final, DR Congo was automatically seeded into the bracket. The tournament will take place in Mexico in March 2026.
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Spain's national team drew 2-2 with Turkey at La Cartuja in Seville, securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup and equaling Italy's record of 31 unbeaten matches. Dani Olmo scored early, but the Turks briefly took the lead before Mikel Oyarzabal equalized. Coach Luis de la Fuente warned of the challenges in winning despite the historic streak.