FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2026

‘I'm sad to miss these important games’

The 37-year-old football legend took to Instagram to share his frustration and support for his teammates.

The FIFA tournaments taking place in 2025

The road to Canada, Mexico and the USA for FIFA World Cup 26 continues throughout 2025, with the first qualifiers to join the three host nations set to be confirmed in March.

Martinez back in Argentina squad after suspension

Aston Villa's Martinez will return to international duty after serving a two-match ban from FIFA for "offensive behavior and violation of the principles of fair play".

Raphinha's penalty double helps Brazil to 4-0 win over Peru

Building on last week's 2-1 comeback win in Chile, Brazil looked livelier from the start and dominated possession, with late goals from Andreas Pereira and Luiz Henrique putting the gloss on an impressive performance.

Messi hattrick leads Argentina to 6-0 win over Bolivia

Making only his second international appearance since recovering from an injury sustained at the Copa America in July, Messi capitalised on a mistake by defender Marcelo Suarez to open the scoring in the 19th minute.

Argentina seek to stay top as Brazil fight for form

Reigning world champions Argentina remain top with 19 points, holding a three-point lead over Colombia, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in their previous match, where Lionel Messi returned from injury.

Militao out of Brazil's World Cup qualifiers with thigh injury

Real's Militao, who also missed last month's international fixtures with a leg injury, had travelled to Sao Paulo after featuring as a late substitute in Real's 2-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday.

Vinicius Jr to miss Brazil's World Cup qualifiers after neck injury

Vinicius suffered a neck injury during Real Madrid's 2-0 home win against Villarreal on Saturday, the club said.

Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Messi, who plays for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, was left out of Argentina's squad for their World Cup Qualifiers against Chile and Colombia in August due to the injury which he sustained during the Copa America final.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Bangladesh to play practice match against Sudan tonight

Bangladesh national football team will play two practice matches against Sudan -- one tonight and the other on March 14 -- as part of their preparation for this month's World Cup Qualifiers against Palestine.

March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024

Adapting to Bangladesh team challenge for new call-ups

The men in red and green are in Saudi Arabia for a two-week preparation camp ahead of the Palestine ties

December 26, 2023
December 26, 2023

Pele 'would have been sad' at state of Brazil team, says son

Brazil have struggled in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and presently occupy sixth place in the South American table, the last spot that affords direct qualification.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

Morsalin shares spotlight with Son

Morsalin earned the recognition on the back of his fierce right-footed strike against Lebanon

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

Venezuela accuses Peru of 'kidnapping' team in post-match spat

The diplomatic spat began after the match, when Venezuelan players accused Peruvian police of beating them when they went to greet fans on Tuesday night.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Palestinians fly flag in emotional World Cup qualifier

Thousands of Palestinians and their sympathisers turned out at the 60,000-seat venue for the game against Australia.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Booters shrug off Melbourne mauling to focus on Lebanon

Leaving the disastrous performance against Australia behind, Bangladesh are looking forward to securing three points against Lebanon in their home match of the World Cup Qualifiers at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Diaz brace sinks Brazil

Liverpool's Diaz scored two goals in five minutes as Colombia came from behind to stun Brazil.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Argentina suffer first defeat in World Cup Qualifiers

It was Lionel Messi and Argentina's first defeat of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Australia thrash Bangladesh 7-0

This is Bangladesh’s joint worst result in the Qualifers, as they had earlier lost by the same margin in the 1994 Qualifiers against the UAE.