FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2026
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.
Messi absent from Argentina's qualifiers squad; Dybala recalled
The reigning world champions will also be without Angel Di Maria after the veteran winger's international retirement.
Bangladesh taste 4-0 loss against Lebanon to end 2026 WC qualifiers campaign
The defeat saw Bangladesh finish at the bottom of four-team group with a single point from six matches.
BFF announces Tk 60 lakh reward for Bangladesh team
“If any corporate house, individual or banks are interested to sponsor the three qualifiers matches abroad, we are open to listen to them,” said Kazi Salahuddin
Pakistani booters shed tears of joy after 1st win in five years
Pakistan's first-ever World Cup qualifying round win and the country's first international victory of any sort since 2018 sparked celebrations at Islamabad's Jinnah Sports Stadium.
Otamendi stars as Argentina maintain winning start
A third-minute goal from Nicolas Otamendi was just enough for Lionel Scaloni's team, with Lionel Messi coming off in the bench in the second half and hitting the woodwork twice.
Diniz excited about Neymar, Vinicius combination
Diniz took temporary charge of Brazil when Tite left the role following their quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Qatar and will be replaced by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti next year