Fifa World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Manvir Singh's second-half strike helps India defeat Kuwait 1-0

Manvir's 75th minute strike goal made all the difference as India walked off the pitch at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium with all three points in their pocket.

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Igor Stimac's team looks to make a fresh start

India earlier this year defeated Kuwait at home to win the SAFF Championship 2023 title.

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India drawn in Group A alongside Qatar and Kuwait

The draws for the Asian Games were also revealed on Thursday. While the Indian men have been drawn in Group A with China, Bangladesh and Myanmar, the women have been drawn alongside Chinese Taipei and Thailand in Group B.

Explained: The new FIFA World Cup 2026 format and why it was changed

FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams.

FIFA World Cup 2026 will consist 12 groups of four teams, record 104 matches

The next FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams, a sharp increase from the 32 sides at last year's tournament in Qatar.

Didier Deschamps to remain France head coach till 2026 FIFA World Cup

Deschamps' contract expired after the World Cup in Qatar where reigning champions France lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout after a thrilling final on 18 December.

FIFA World Cup: Eyes turn to 2026 with 48 teams, 3 hosts, and expected profit boost

Under the new format, Africa will receive nine qualifying slots for the finals (compared to five previously) while Asia will nearly double to eight (from 4.5 slots).

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia reworks qualifying format for 48-team event

The qualifying format was based on the entry of all 47 member associations and is subject to change depending on the final number of entries.

FIFA warns US, Canada and Mexico to prepare for 'invasion' as 2026 World Cup venues announced

FIFA president Gianni Infantino promised the 2026 World Cup would be "much, much bigger" than the 1994 edition, the last time the tournament took place in North America.

FIFA World Cup: FIFA to announce 2026 edition's host cities on 16 June

FIFA are expected to select three venues each in Mexico and Canada for the first World Cup with three co-hosting nations, with the remainder to be in the United States