The 2026 FIFA World Cup is rapidly approaching with Lionel Messi and Argentina’s trophy defense a main talking point of the tournament.

Six teams will play in the inter-confederation playoffs: one from CONMEBOL, one from Oceania, one from Asia, one from Africa, and two from CONCACAF.

With nothing but bragging rights on the line, Albania and England go head-to-head in the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying Group K.Air Albania Stadium in Tirana hosts a final-matchday

MIAMI BEACH, FL – FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers are feeling the pressure to delivering on one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The World Cup – co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico – begins June 11 in Mexico City, while MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will host the final on July 19, 2026.

Croatia secured a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-1 win that ended the Faroe Islands' dream on Friday. Croatia knew before kickoff that avoiding defeat in Rijeka would guarantee qualification, but it was caught cold in the 16th minute when Geza David Turi scored with a deflected shot.

After a solid stint with SL Benfica, Alvaro Carreras has taken his game up a notch this season since joining Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.The Merengues shelled out a sum of €50 million