Iranian coach Ardeshir Amir Ghalenoei and a delegation arrived in Washington, overcoming visa challenges, for the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. Despite initial boycott threats, four visas were granted, including one for the coach.

42 teams have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 33 of them are ranked in the Top 50. Spain has topped the rankings since overtaking Argentina in September 2025. Four of the remaining six spots in the World Cup will be filled by nations from the European playoffs.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 nations for the first time. Here's how the tournament will play out with 16 more teams.

During the draw, the 42 qualified national teams (plus placeholders for six playoff spots) will be sorted into 12 groups of four.

As the world descends on the USA, Canada and Mexico, it's time to fire up the age-old debate of what to call the beautiful game

FIFA is weighing up the introduction of new refereeing technologies and stricter timekeeping rules.

Delegates from FIFA yesterday toured Loudoun Soccer Park to highlight a new partnership designed to expand access to soccer for underserved youth across the U.S.

As billions of fans around the world tune in to watch the World Cup draw on Friday, they’ll also have the opportunity to watch FIFA president Gianni Infantino present a new, somewhat puzzling, award.

Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, has been ingratiating himself with the president to help ensure a successful 2026 World Cup.