After a 12-year break, Algeria, led by Riyad Mahrez, returns to the World Cup, excelling in qualifiers with robust showings. Can they advance to the knockouts?

Qualification for FIFA World Cup 26™ started in September 2023. Paraguay v Peru was the first match on the long road to Canada, Mexico and USA. Find out more about how places at

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest tournament of its kind, as the global football governing body has expanded its field for the upcoming competition.

Why the carbon footprint of the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be double that of the Qatar World Cup.

Argentina plot their title defence against Austria, Algeria and debutants Jordan. Learn more about each team, their fixtures and who they could face in the Round of 32.

It was a night that saw two of Scotland’s greatest goals scored on the international stage, both in their quality and consequence. Scott McTominay’s ridiculous overhead kick, featured on nation’s new £20 bank note,

BBC Sport NI looks at the possible outcomes heading into the final round of fixtures.

Qualifying is done. The lineup is complete. The countdown to the biggest-ever World Cup is on, with the 48-team tournament in North America a veritable hodgepodge of stellar names and unheralded upstarts. Here's a look at what we learned from a ...

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, many teams are playing international friendlies, but what are they, and do they count? Here's what to know. (AP Photo)

The New Arab breaks down the MENA teams’ participation in the 2026 World Cup, which will see 10 teams from the region compete.