2026 marks the first World Cup since FIFA expanded the tournament to 48 teams, adding 16 additional slots from the 2022 edition. As a result, there is even more space for teams from across the six confederations to secure their spot as the international tournament heads to North America.

England continued their perfect record in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers with a solid 2-0 home win over Serbia at Wembley. It was a composed performance from the Three Lions, with Bukayo Saka giving his side the lead in the 28th minute with a trademark volleyed finish.

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England were the first European team to confirm their spot after sauntering through a desperately weak Group K in textbook can-only-beat-what’s-in-front-of-you fashion. France have now joined them after opening up a six-point lead with one round of matches left in Group D.

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A few more can be secured as World Cup qualifiers take place during FIFA's November international window. The attention during the November qualification slate leans heavy toward Europe, where as many as eight nations can join the World Cup field this week.