Qualifying
42 teams qualify for expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup
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With qualification nearly complete, 42 nations have secured their places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition with a 48-team format hosted across North America. Recent qualifiers include European powerhouses like France, Germany, and Spain, alongside surprise entrants such as Curacao, the smallest nation by population to ever qualify. The remaining six spots will be decided through intercontinental and European playoffs in March 2026.
Formula 1 team principals met to review the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix under the championship's new regulations. They agreed that races have delivered high-standard action and positive fan response, posing no immediate concerns. Qualifying emerged as the priority for potential adjustments due to the 'lift and coast' technique used on fast laps.
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George Russell secured pole position for the sprint race at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton. This result highlights ongoing team-mate battles in qualifying sessions. Motorsport.com tracks these head-to-head records based solely on lap times, excluding grid penalties.