2026 World Cup: Who has qualified, and how the rest can make it
The race for the 2026 World Cup has begun in earnest. Here's how it's looking around the globe.
New Zealand reflect on 'special' World Cup qualification (0:30)
New Zealand clinch WC spot despite Wood injury
New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0.
What to watch for in March internationals: Tuchel's England debut, Ronaldo goals, Poch's first big U.S. test
It's the first internationals of the year! There's lots happening as World Cup qualifying ramps up and European teams face off in the Nations League.
Popovic: I wish Kluivert well, but not against us (1:08)
South Melbourne eye spot in new OFC Pro League
South Melbourne is launching an ambitious and romantic bid to return to the Pacific fold in the OFC Professional League.
FIFPro, Europe's big leagues vs. FIFA: The battle over soccer's calendar explained
FIFPro and Europe's top leagues have announced legal action against FIFA over soccer's packed schedule. Here's what you need to know.
Popovic honoured to take Socceroos job, no handover from Arnold (2:08)
Australia head to World Cup as Peru's run of punching above their weight ends
The Socceroos are off to Qatar, but it's hard to see where the Peruvian team goes from here.
New Zealand seal World Cup playoff spot
New Zealand crushed Solomon Islands 5-0 in the final of the Oceania qualifying tournament in Doha on Wednesday to seal a World Cup playoff berth.
FIFA in World Cup qualifiers schedule chaos
FIFA announced on Wednesday it has changed the format of the World Cup qualification tournament for the Oceania region due to COVID-19.
Infantino: Biennial World Cup will aid smaller nations
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has advocated hosting the World Cup biennially as a move that will help smaller nations achieve their dreams.
FIFA's scheduling of WCQ has Kiwis 'bamboozled'
New Zealand coach Danny Hay has criticised FIFA for scheduling part of Oceania's World Cup qualifying tournament outside the international window.
USMNT, Mexico learn potential WC playoff draw
The U.S. or Mexico could face a winner-takes-all match against a team from Oceania if either side doesn't directly qualify for the World Cup.
FIFA changes format for World Cup's last 2 spots
FIFA changed the World Cup qualifying format for the intercontinental playoffs on Friday to be single-leg games at a neutral venue.
World Cup qualifying: What to watch for on every continent
Could Portugal, Italy or Spain miss the World Cup finals? And will the United States get closer to qualifying? Here's what to watch for.
FIFA ban former OFC secretary Tai Nicholas
FIFA has banned former Oceania Football Confederation general secretary Tai Nicholas from the game for eight years for financial misconduct.
New Zealand Football elects first female president
New Zealand Football continued overhauling its governance after a tumultuous 2018 by electing Johanna Wood as its first female president.
Team Wellington wins OFC Champions League
Team Wellington will compete at the FIFA Club World Cup after dispatching Lautoka in the two-leg OFC Champions League final.
New Zealand to pay women same as men
Women's players have hailed a deal with New Zealand Football which adds benefits to previous moves toward equality with their male counterparts.
Oceania to probe 'potential wrongdoing'
The Oceania Football Confederation has appointed an external lawyer to lead an investigation into "potential wrongdoing."
FIFA vice pres. Chung quits for 'personal reasons'
The OFC says the decision was taken "after much deliberation citing personal reasons" and means Chung will relinquish his role on the FIFA Council.
New Zealand vs. Peru playoff dates set
The All Whites will play the first leg of their intercontinental World Cup playoff against Peru in Wellington on November 11.
New Zealand defeat Solomon Islands
New Zealand won the Oceania qualifying series for the World Cup when they drew 2-2 with Solomon Islands on Tuesday to complete an 8-3 aggregate win.
New Zealand cruise in Oceania final first leg
New Zealand closed in on a World Cup qualifying playoff spot by beating Solomon Islands 6-1 on Friday in the opening match of their Oceania final.