FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying format explained: CAF qualifiers, How do African teams qualify for World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup Qualifiers for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) started on November 13 and is being held in stadiums across United States of America, Canada and Mexico. With more slots up for grabs, we will see newer teams grace the World Cup in what is...

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Harry Kane scores again as England edges Malta 2-0

England captain Harry Kane got a yellow card for diving and not a single shooting chance until his inevitable goal came in the 75th minute of a 2-0 win over Malta in European Championship qualifying on Friday. The Bayern Munich striker extended his scoring streak in a...

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Italy on brink of qualification; Denmark, Albania advance

Denmark and Albania advanced to the European Championship on Friday and title-holder Italy got a crucial win ahead of a showdown game against Ukraine. Italy beat North Macedonia 5-2 to avenge its elimination in the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs and ensure it only...

Inaki Williams gives Ghana winning start to World Cup qualifying; Zambia and Libya also win

Inaki Williams gave Ghana a winning start to World Cup qualifying by scoring deep into injury time Friday to secure a 1-0 victory over Madagascar. Ghana has qualified for four of the last five World Cups, only missing out in Russia in 2018, and reached the...

Prosecutors investigate Bulgarian football federation president in the wake of violent protests

Bulgaria’s chief prosecutor launched an investigation Friday into the country’s football management, with the focus on the actions of federation president Borislav Mihaylov. Bulgaria’s prime minister also increased the pressure on Mihaylov by writing a letter to FIFA...