Canadian soccer women slip 1 spot to 8th in world rankings despite 3-1 stretch
The Canadian women dropped one spot to No. 8 in the FIFA world rankings released Thursday.
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World Cup 2026: Australia qualifies; Saudi Arabia must wait
Australia qualified for its sixth straight World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia.
Curhat Fajar soal Kekalahan di Indonesia Open dan Duetnya dengan Fikri
Atlet ganda putra Fajar Alfian mencurahkan hatinya di media sosial tentang kekalahannya bersama Muhamamd Rian Ardianto di semifinal Indonesia Open 2025.
What to know about the 2026 World Cup one year out
The World Cup kicks off one year from now and will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 23rd edition of soccer’s most prestigious tournament, which has been running since 1930, will be the biggest yet with 48 teams taking part. Here’s what to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. When is the 2026 World Cup The tournament will be played through June and July. It kicks off at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, with the final held July 19 at MetLife Stadium, which will be referred to as the New York New Jersey Stadium during FIFA’s tournament. How to get tickets for the 2026 World Cup Fans can register their interest in tickets through FIFA. Who will play in the 2026 World Cup So far, more than a dozen countries have booked their place in the 48-team tournament, including co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as defending champion Argentina. Japan, Iran, Jordan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Ecuador are also through. Sixteen teams will qualify from Europe — more than any other region. Africa will have nine teams and Asia eight, with both also getting a place in the playoffs. South America will have six teams qualifying directly and a playoff place.
Spain's Hermoso left out of Women's Euro 2025 squad
Jenni Hermoso has been left out of the Spain squad for the Women's European Championship, with coach Montse Tome saying there was too much competition for places in her position.
Part one complete as Popovic's Australia lock up World Cup berth
Tony Popovic was already thinking about the improvements Australia needed to make for next year's World Cup finals soon after they sealed automatic qualification with a gritty 2-1 win in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Big spending Al-Hilal fly Asian standard at Club World Cup
HONG KONG :Al-Hilal will be the standard bearers for Asian football at the revamped Club World Cup after appointing Simone Inzaghi to coach a squad bristling with playing talent from Saudi Arabia and around the world.
2026 World Cup: Who has qualified and who can make it?
We are just over one year away from the 2026 World Cup and the battle for qualification is in full gear. And while the definitive list of the 48 teams that will participate in the largest edition of the tournament hasn't been set, we do know the teams that are currently in and which ones are closer to booking their spot. Let's dive in.