With the shift to a 48-team, 12-group format, the competition appears more evenly spread, yet these two groups stand out due to their depth, unpredictability, and overall difficulty.
The last time Cristiano Ronaldo faced Lionel Messi in an international football match was back in November. 2014 when both Argentina and Portugal played an international friendly at Old Trafford.
As per the draw, the co-hosts of the tournament, Mexico, will open the tournament with their match against South Africa on June 11, 2026
The clubs also suggested that the AIFF work with the government to submit the actions proposed to be taken with regards
A total of 42 teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 already, leaving 6 open spots still up for grabs
The England right back hurt an upper left leg muscle. He exited a 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao early in the second half on Wednesday
East Bengal took the lead in the 12th minute through Mohamad Bashim Rashid before Daniel Ramirez scored the equaliser from the penalty spot on the 34th minute
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage draw is set for Friday, December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Rashford appears to have rediscovered his form and confidence at Barcelona, currently leading La Liga after 14 games, with Real Madrid trailing by just a point.
Hyderabad was added to the schedule after plans for Argentina's proposed friendly in Kochi were called off
The German giants have dropped points just once this season, against Union Berlin before the November international break, while Arsenal's campaign has been close to flawless as well.
FIFA clarified that any comparable misconduct within the next year would automatically activate the remaining two matches of the ban.
Remarkably, going down to 10 men seemed to galvanize Everton. Just 16 minutes after the red card, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall produced a composed finish in the 29th minute to put the visitors ahead.
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Curaao salvaged a 0-0 draw with Jamaica to become the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup and will be joined by CONCACAF sides Panama and Haiti which also booked their spots.
Spain will be without several key players for the international window, including Pedri, Rodri, Dani Carvajal, and Lamine Yamal, all sidelined by injury.
India's squad for Dhaka includes Australia-born forward Ryan Williams, who recently secured an Indian passport.
Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade, who has scored three goals in seven appearances for Germany, is set to lead the attack again.
The Azzurri have appeared in 18 of 22 past World Cups, earning four titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) and finishing in the top four eight times.
The Landslaget are in strong form and will be determined to repeat their success against Italy. Despite being the away team, Norway will be confident heading into this clash.