FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Mbappe overtakes Messi to top World Cup scoring chart

Brace in third-place playoff lifts Mbappe past Messi on all-time charts

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France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament third-place match between France and England at the Miami Stadium in Miami on July 18, 2026.

Silva bides his time after being benched at World Cup

Dropped midfielder vows to be ready as Portugal target last-16 spot

Bernardo Silva #10 of Portugal attends a press conference prior to the team training session during the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Gardens North County District Park on June 30, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, United States.

Rio Ferdinand backs England to win World Cup

The former England international spoke on the Three Lions ahead of the World Cup

Rio Ferdinand backs England to get the job done at the World Cup this summer

World Cup visa priority won’t guarantee entry to USA

Ticket holders warned purchases are ’at own risk' as embassy reveals no special visas

World Cup ticket holders could still be denied US visas despite priority appointments, the US Embassy has warned.

FIFA World Cup tickets won’t guarantee UAE fans a visa

The FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (PASS) will expedite visa interviews

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.

‘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.

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.

Two riders, four countries, one mission: Support UAE

Emirati and Bahraini friends travel over 4 countries to back the national squad in Basra

UAE players stand for a group picture ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match against Iraq at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on November 13, 2025.

WC playoff: UAE to send 8 flights to Basra for fans

The association urged fans wishing to travel to register starting 4pm on Saturday

The UAE drew 1–1 with Iraq in the first leg in Abu Dhabi, leaving Tuesday’s match in Basra as a showdown to determine which team advances to the intercontinental playoff

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)

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.

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