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6 2026 FIFA World Cup articles tagged "qualifiers" — latest news, analysis and in-depth coverage.
Schedule & FixturesWorld Cup 2026 Qualifiers Closed: 6 South Americans In, Bolivia Out vs. Iraq — Who Is the Real Favorite With 35 Days to Go?
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers closed on March 31, 2026 with Iraq's 2-1 victory over Bolivia at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara — the final qualifying match of a two-and-a-half-year cycle. Six South American sides are going to the World Cup: Argentina (defending champions), Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia,...
Schedule & FixturesThe 48 Are Set: How the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Reshaped the Football World
A two-and-a-half-year qualifying campaign concluded with Iraq earning the final spot. Italy out for the third straight cycle, eight Arab nations in, four debutants confirmed.
QualifiersItaly World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Can the Azzurri Avoid Another Heartbreak?
After the humiliation of missing two consecutive World Cups, Italy's qualification campaign for 2026 carries the weight of a nation's footballing pride.
QualifiersUEFA European World Cup Qualifiers: Groups, Results & Who's Through
Europe's 54 nations battle for 16 direct spots. Here's the complete guide to groups, standings, and the teams who've already booked their tickets to North America.
QualifiersWorld Cup Qualifiers 2026: Every Confederation's Road to North America
From UEFA's 16-team playoff bracket to CONMEBOL's grueling 18-round marathon — a complete guide to how 48 nations earn their place at the expanded World Cup.
QualifiersWorld Cup Playoffs 2026: Format, Schedule & How the Final Spots Are Decided
After qualifying rounds end, the playoffs decide the last World Cup berths. Here's how the intercontinental and confederation playoffs work.