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16 teams, including Italy—how the UEFA draw unfolded

UEFA playoff draw sets stage for high-stakes World Cup qualifiers

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‘India can play World Cup with half of UAE facilities’

Indian football icon plans residential academy to nurture talent

IM Vijayan was in Abu Dhabi for a short visit to his family friend Manoj Kumar.

Curacao reach World Cup with small Indian town size

Previous record for the smallest nation to reach a World Cup finals belonged to Iceland

Curacao's supporters celebrate as they watch the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier football match between Jamaica and Curacao in a cafe in Rotterdam on November 18, 2025.

Can a World Cup ticket speed up your US visa from UAE?

The new policy may speed up visa appointments but travellers are urged to apply early

What UAE residents need to know about the new US FIFA visa priority system

Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup with Turkey draw

Turkey finish second, will compete in the play-offs

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)

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