DR Congo beats Jamaica to reach first WC since '74
Congo DR scored in extra time to edge Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday and become the 47th of 48 teams that will play at the World Cup.
Italy miss out on 3rd straight WC in shootout loss
Italy has missed out on a third consecutive World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout on Tuesday in Zenica.
2026 World Cup playoffs: Predicting who will claim the final six places
The last six World Cup berths will be decided on Tuesday in six winner-take-all games. Which teams will complete the lineup for this summer's finals?
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news
All you need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualification playoff final between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Italy.
Arnold: Iraq's WCQ 'the toughest job in the world'
Graham Arnold faces what is arguably the biggest challenge of his coaching career on Tuesday as he attempts to guide Iraq to their first World Cup in 40 years.
Iraq oust Bolivia to complete 48-team WCup field
Iraq secures the 48th and final place at the World Cup with an intercontinental playoff win over Bolivia.
2026 World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will book the final six spots?
The Republic of Ireland left it late to qualify for the playoffs where, this week, the final six spots at the 2026 World Cup -- four from Europe, two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched. Here's what to watch for.
Italy vs Northern Ireland: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news
All you need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualification playoff between Italy and Northern Ireland.
Italy staying positive before 'most important game'
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has warned his players not to take Northern Ireland lightly as he prepares for "the most important game" of his career.
Can Jamaica still make the World Cup? (2:44)
Gattuso calls 'more than my mother,' Calafiori says
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori said Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso called him more often than his mother did over the last four months.
Collins backs Parrott to fire Rep. Ireland to WC
Nathan Collins always knew Troy Parrott had the potential to be a star as they grew up together in the Republic of Ireland ranks.
Wrexham's Cadamarteri gives Jamaica WC chance
Wrexham striker Bailey Cadamarteri gave Jamaica a 1-0 victory over New Caledonia on Thursday and a place in the World Cup interconfederational playoff final against DR Congo.
Bolivia clinch WC playoff final berth against Iraq
Bolivia rallied past Suriname on Thursday in Monterrey, Mexico, to reach the World Cup qualifying playoff final against Iraq.
Tonali injured in UCL loss ahead of Italy playoff
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali went off injured against Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday, eight days before Italy starts its World Cup qualifying playoffs bracket.
NI squad: Ballard in, Bradley out for Italy playoff
Sunderland defender Dan Ballard has been included in Northern Ireland's squad for their World Cup qualifying playoff against Italy later this month despite an injury scare.
Matildas 'winning ugly' at Women's Asian Cup (1:15)
Alanna Kennedy thriving in midfield role for Matildas (1:40)
Mexico grants visas to some Iraq players for WCQ
Mexico has begun granting visas to players from Iraq's national team ahead of their World Cup playoff match scheduled March 31 in Monterrey.
'Chronically underrated' Matilda shines in opener (0:35)
Mary Fowler was back like she never left (0:48)
World Cup playoff tickets on sale for less than $17
Tickets for the playoffs in Mexico that will determine two of the final World Cup berths are being sold by FIFA for less than $17.
Mary Fowler headlines the Matildas Asian Cup squad (1:20)
Reggae repping: Jamaica unveil snazzy kits ahead of World Cup playoffs
If Jamaica can qualify for the 2026 World Cup in next month's playoffs, the Reggae Boyz might just have the best kits of any team at the tournament.
Nigeria files complaint to FIFA over Congo DR
Nigeria are hoping to revive their hopes of appearing at the 2026 World Cup with complaint to FIFA over the use of at least nine ineligible players by Congo DR.