First FIFA World Cup Final Draw to Ever Air Live in the United States on English-Language Broadcast Television  Special Event Coverage Begins Friday, Dec. 5 at 11:30 AM ET on FOX Live from Washington,

Of the 48 spots in the expanded World Cup 2026 field, 42 have been secured. Two additional spots will be determined in an intercontinental playoff.

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.

FOX Sports announced on Friday that it will air an unprecedented 3 ½ hours of live coverage of the World Cup draw for the first time ever on broadcast television in the U.S.

The USA have leapfrogged Mexico to restore their status as CONCACAF's top side, at least on the FIFA Men's World Rankings, which have also confirmed advantageous seeding for the Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq, who will get a bye to the finals of the World Cup's inter-confederation playoffs.

World Cup qualifiers Australia and Uzbekistan will prepare for the tournament by hosting FIFA-backed tournaments of intercontinental friendlies in March.

Major League Soccer announced the 2026 regular season calendar, featuring a seven-week break to accommodate the FIFA World Cup.

Responding to the committee in a letter and on social media, Richard Grenell, the Kennedy Center’s president, said FIFA paid several million dollars as a sponsor, instead of participating in a traditional rental agreement. He added the FIFA was paying for all expenses related to the event.

Germany have moved into ninth place ahead in the latest FIFA men's rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, likely sealing a place in Pot 1 for the draw.

Canada are Pot 1’s lowest-ranked nation, only featuring among the world’s big-hitters due to their host status. It’s great news for Jesse Marsch’s men, who will avoid the likes of Argentina, England, France and Spain during the first phase of the tournament.

Preview Morocco vs Brazil in the FIFA U-17 World Cup quarterfinals with TV info, start time, and key storylines ahead of kickoff.

Below are the latest Men's Top 50 FIFA Rankings, released on Nov. 19, 2025. This is the final FIFA Men's Rankings to be released before the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, 2025. The only change in the top 5 teams from October's rankings was Brazil jumping over the Netherlands and Portugal to take the 5th spot.