FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2026
Minnows on the rise in Asian qualifiers for FIFA World Cup
There could be a host of Asian debutants set to grace the global stage in 2026.
Wounded Bangladesh up against Palestine again
“We need to think forward and that’s why we can’t be negative. We need to be realistic and responsible. We lost 5-0 but we can do better,” Cabrera said
We want to gift countrymen a win on Independence Day: Jamal
“It is a special day for Bangladeshi people and we want to give a gift to them. Of course, we want to win it,” Jamal told the reporters today.
Wary of Palestine's prowess, Bangladesh hope for ‘tight fight’
Bangladesh will have their work cut out as they face Palestine, a team currently 86 places higher in FIFA rankings, in a World Cup Qualifiers Group I fixture at Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait tonight. The match will kick off at 12:30am (Bangladesh Standard time).
Bangladesh to play practice match against Sudan tonight
Bangladesh national football team will play two practice matches against Sudan -- one tonight and the other on March 14 -- as part of their preparation for this month's World Cup Qualifiers against Palestine.
Adapting to Bangladesh team challenge for new call-ups
The men in red and green are in Saudi Arabia for a two-week preparation camp ahead of the Palestine ties
Pele 'would have been sad' at state of Brazil team, says son
Brazil have struggled in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and presently occupy sixth place in the South American table, the last spot that affords direct qualification.
Morsalin shares spotlight with Son
Morsalin earned the recognition on the back of his fierce right-footed strike against Lebanon
Venezuela accuses Peru of 'kidnapping' team in post-match spat
The diplomatic spat began after the match, when Venezuelan players accused Peruvian police of beating them when they went to greet fans on Tuesday night.
Booters shrug off Melbourne mauling to focus on Lebanon
Leaving the disastrous performance against Australia behind, Bangladesh are looking forward to securing three points against Lebanon in their home match of the World Cup Qualifiers at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today.
Diaz brace sinks Brazil
Liverpool's Diaz scored two goals in five minutes as Colombia came from behind to stun Brazil.
Argentina suffer first defeat in World Cup Qualifiers
It was Lionel Messi and Argentina's first defeat of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
Australia thrash Bangladesh 7-0
This is Bangladesh’s joint worst result in the Qualifers, as they had earlier lost by the same margin in the 1994 Qualifiers against the UAE.
Suarez returns to Uruguay squad for Argentina clash
Suarez, with 68 international goals to his name, has been in superb form for Brazilian club Gremio with 16 goals in 29 games but has not featured for Uruguay since Bielsa took over in May.
Jamal keeps faith in new-look Bangladesh
“I think our chance is bigger this time because I said before that this team is a better side than the previous ones,” captain Jamal Bhuiyan said
BFF announces Tk 60 lakh reward for Bangladesh team
“If any corporate house, individual or banks are interested to sponsor the three qualifiers matches abroad, we are open to listen to them,” said Kazi Salahuddin
Pakistani booters shed tears of joy after 1st win in five years
Pakistan's first-ever World Cup qualifying round win and the country's first international victory of any sort since 2018 sparked celebrations at Islamabad's Jinnah Sports Stadium.
Otamendi stars as Argentina maintain winning start
A third-minute goal from Nicolas Otamendi was just enough for Lionel Scaloni's team, with Lionel Messi coming off in the bench in the second half and hitting the woodwork twice.
Diniz excited about Neymar, Vinicius combination
Diniz took temporary charge of Brazil when Tite left the role following their quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Qatar and will be replaced by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti next year
