BBC Sport looks at who has booked a place at the 2026 World Cup already, and how qualifying works around the world.

The FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will mark a historic milestone with ...

New Zealand qualifies for the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia, securing their third appearance in the ...

NEW Zealand will look to invest its World Cup windfall in talent development to ensure the All Whites' return to the global ...

After Japan and Iran joined the 2026 World Cup field this week, 15 Asian countries remain alive for six more guaranteed ...

In a historic achievement, Japan has become the first nation to secure their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the qualifiers, defeating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama. This victory not only highlights ...

New Zealand will look to invest its World Cup windfall in talent development to ensure the All Whites' return to the global stage is sustainable, the nation's soccer chief Andrew Pragnell said.

Nottingham Forest striker and New Zealand captain Chris Wood has defended the decision to give FIFA's smallest confederation, ...

New Zealand's qualification for their last World Cup at the 2010 finals in South Africa triggered celebrations across the country as Ricki Herbert's team won an intercontinental playoff against ...

New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Monday with a 3-0 defeat of New Caledonia as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to help the All Whites return ...

New Zealand qualified for their third men's World Cup following a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday. The expansion of the ...