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Italy Misses 2026 World Cup After Bosnia Wins on Penalties

The shootout loss completed the 48-team World Cup field.

England Fall 1-0 to Japan at Wembley as Mitoma Strikes

UEFA Playoff Finals on Tuesday Will Decide Europe’s Last Four World Cup Spots

Europe’s World Cup Play-Offs Kick Off Tonight as Italy Host Northern Ireland

Italy Host Northern Ireland in World Cup Playoff Semi-Final on Thursday

World Cup 2026 Playoff Draw: Italy Host Northern Ireland, Wales Draw Bosnia, Ireland Away to Czechia

Scotland End 28-Year World Cup Wait With Stoppage-Time Stunners

Switzerland, Scotland, Spain, Austria and Belgium Seal Europe’s Final Direct 2026 World Cup Places

DR Congo Edge Nigeria on Penalties to Claim Africa’s Inter‑Confederation Playoff Spot

England Beat Serbia to Make It Seven Straight in Qualifying

Portugal Can Seal World Cup Place in Dublin as Ireland Chase Lifeline

2026 World Cup Field Reaches 28 as CAF Sets Morocco Playoff for Final African Hopeful

Scotland Seal Play-Off Berth as Denmark Win Sets Up Group C Decider

England Sweep Wales as Tuchel's Choices Pay Off in 20-Minute Blitz

Australia, Brazil and Ecuador Become Latest Qualifiers for 2026 World Cup