2026 World Cup: Which nations have qualified, and who is making their debut? Participants, schedule, draw, format, group stage, and Germany's opponents

In 2026, the World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico for the first time, expanding the field to 48 teams. Which nations have secured their spots? SPOX has the answer.

Ranking the World Cup groups — Who's in the toughest group? Who got the easiest draw?

With the 2026 World Cup draw almost here, how do the groups rank from the easiest to the hardest?
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Women's European Qualifiers for 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup: Play-off draw

The play-offs for the Women's European Qualifiers will involve 32 teams playing in two rounds of home-and-away ties, all drawn on 18 June.

What's at stake for NI in their World Cup qualifiers?

BBC Sport NI looks at the possible outcomes heading into the final round of fixtures.