🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦 World Cup 2026 Qualifying: Who’s In, Who’s Close, and Who’s Clinging to Life

The world’s biggest sporting event returns to North America. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Here’s everything you need to know — dates, format, venues, and what it means for soccer in America.

If you’ve ever watched a Premier League season end in tears — some fans storming the pitch in joy, others staring blankly into the abyss — you’ve probably wondered: how exactly do these 20 clubs end up here each year?

This week in soccer news brought us heated refereeing debates, a surprise signing worthy of a Hollywood script, and a potential blockbuster defensive move. Let’s dive right in! Former Referees Blast Barcelona Penalty Decision During Getafe Draw Former referees have heavily criticized the decision not to award Barcelona a penalty in their 1-1 draw with …

Bergvall’s Magic as Young Spurs Shine 🌟 Lucas Bergvall was the hero Tottenham needed. His late goal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool delivered a crucial 1-0 win and a much-needed boost for manager Ange Postecoglou. Under fire for recent results, Postecoglou leaned on youth—and boy, did they deliver. A Win to …

Vinicius Jr Could Face Four-Game Ban After Red Card Incident ⚽ Vinicius Jr might be in hot water after his red card against Valencia last Friday. The reigning La Liga champs fell behind early, thanks to Hugo Duro’s clinical 27th-minute goal. Despite dominating possession, Real Madrid couldn’t find their groove. Then, in the 79th minute, …

Wolves Defeat Man United in Dramatic Clash at Molineux 🏟️ Wolves celebrated a memorable win, defeating Manchester United 2-0 in front of a roaring crowd at Molineux Stadium. Bruno Fernandes saw red early in the second half, and Wolves seized the opportunity with goals from Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-Chan. Let’s break it down. First …

Liverpool Thrash Spurs in Dominant Display ⚽ Liverpool are back on top of the Premier League in style, going four points clear with a commanding win over Tottenham. This wasn’t just a victory—it was a statement. Spurs, riddled with injuries and fatigue, were no match for the relentless Reds. Dominance from the First Whistle Liverpool …

Hamza has today changed his national allegiance to Bangladesh 🇧🇩 pic.twitter.com/tjGO7YYWQj — Leicester City (@LCFC) December 19, 2024 Hamza Choudhury, a former England U21 international, has officially switched allegiances to Bangladesh. The 27-year-old Leicester City midfielder is set to make history as the first Premier League player to represent the Bengal Tigers, who are ranked …

Arsenal’s Title Hopes Dented Again by Stalemate ⚽ Inevitability in football is a tricky beast. No matter how dominant a team seems, you still need to actually score. Arsenal had all the possession, plenty of chances, and yet, against a stubborn Everton defense, the breakthrough never came. With Liverpool dropping points, this was a golden …

Mbappé Talks Messi: “I Was Angry, Furious” Embed from Getty Images Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé didn’t hold back in a heartfelt interview on French television. He touched on everything from his adjustment to life in Spain to the pressures of being a modern footballer. Naturally, the topic of Lionel Messi came up. Their shared time …