Qualification
Paulistão ends group stage with qualifiers and relegated teams set
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The first phase of the Campeonato Paulista 2026 concluded on Sunday (February 15) with the eight teams qualifying for the quarterfinals and two relegated to Série A2. Novorizontino topped the table despite a loss, while Santos thrashed their opponent and saw Neymar's return. Ponte Preta and Velo Clube were relegated.
After two matchdays in the group stage, Mexico, the United States and Germany have mathematically qualified for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Haiti, Tunisia and Turkey have been eliminated.
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The Esports Foundation has detailed how chess players can qualify for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup. The event will feature national representatives competing in Riyadh.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is scheduled for Friday, December 5, in Washington, D.C., at the Kennedy Center, determining groups for the expanded 48-team tournament. Forty-two nations have qualified, including co-hosts United States, Canada and Mexico, with six spots to be filled via March playoffs. The event will be broadcast live on FOX starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.
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FIFA has announced the pots and a new seeding system for the 2026 World Cup draw, ensuring top teams like Spain, Argentina, France and England avoid early clashes. The draw will take place on December 5 in Washington, D.C., setting the groups for the expanded 48-team tournament. Host nations United States, Canada and Mexico join the top seeds in Pot 1.