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Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup with Turkey draw

Turkey finish second, will compete in the play-offs

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Spain's forward #07 Ferran Torres fights for the ball with Turkey's defender #02 Zeki Celik during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification Group E football match between Spain and Turkey at the Cartuja stadium in Seville on November 18, 2025.

FIFA 2026: How to get a faster US visa with FIFA Pass

Ticket holders get priority US visa appointments under FIFA Pass scheme

US President Trump signed an executive order establishing a White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup.

Germany, Netherlands reach World Cup after big wins

Four-time champs maintained proud record of always qualifying for the World Cup

Germany's Assan Ouedraogo, center, celebrates after scoring during a group A World Cup qualifiying soccer match between Germany and Slovakia in Leipzig, Germany, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

FIFA slammed for shocking $175 World Cup parking fees

Dynamic pricing sparks outrage as parking rivals premium event costs across venues

Many US host cities lack the public-transport infrastructure common in Europe and other footballing regions.

France qualifies for 2026 World Cup

Mbappé helpS send two-time champion France to the 2026 World Cup

France's Hugo Ekitike celebrates his side's fourth goal during a World Cup 2026 group D qualifying soccer match between France and Ukraine in Paris, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card

Soccer superstar sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O’Shea in the second half

A VAR check on Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo red card displays the decision was correct during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Ireland and Portugal in Dublin, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

UAE leaders congratulate Morocco on U-20 World Cup win

'A remarkable achievement bringing pride to Morocco and the Arab world': Sheikh Mohamed

Morroco's team members celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup final football match between Argentina and Morocco at the National Stadium in Santiago on October 19, 2025.

Morocco beat Argentina to win first FIFA U20 World Cup

The future of Moroccan football looks brighter than ever

Morocco players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Argentina in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final soccer match in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Football is sometimes unfair: UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu

UAE lose a hard-fought match as Qatar book their ticket to World Cup 2026

UAE's Romanian coach Cosmin Olaroiu instructs his players during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match against Qatar at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on October 14, 2025.

Qatar qualify for FIFA World Cup; UAE’s wait continues

Hosts Qatar score twice as UAE's fightback comes a little too late in Doha

Qatar's defender #2 Pedro Miguel celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Qatar and the UAE at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.

LinkedIn helped Cape Verde achieve World Cup spot

Cape Verde becomes second smallest nation to qualify for World Cup

Supporters celebrate Cape Verde’s victory against Eswatini during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifiers group D match at a fan zone in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, on October 13, 2025.

Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup

33-year-old has netted 9 times in a marathon qualifying campaign that began two years ago

Egypt's Mohamed Salah looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifier football match.

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