FIFA world cup 2026: Key Qualifiers and Updates
England becomes first European qualifier
Secured world cup spot after 5-0 win over Latvia.
Captain Harry Kane scored twice in the first half.
England tops their group with two matches remaining.
Under coach Thomas Tuchel, england has not conceded a goal in six qualifiers.
This marks England’s eighth consecutive world cup appearance.
African teams qualify: South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal
South Africa beat rwanda 3-0, topping their qualifying group.
First world cup appearance since hosting in 2010.
Ivory Coast secured qualification with a 3-0 win over Kenya.
Senegal defeated Mauritania 4-0, qualifying for their third consecutive World Cup.
Nigeria secured second place in their group, advancing to playoffs after a 4-0 home win against benin (hat-trick by Victor Osimhen).
Asian qualifiers: qatar and saudi arabia secure spots
Qatar beat UAE 2-1 in Doha, qualifying for the second time after previously hosting in 2022.
Saudi Arabia secured qualification with a 0-0 draw against Iraq.
These two are the seventh and eighth Asian teams to qualify.
Other Asian qualifiers include Japan, South Korea, Australia, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Jordan.
Italy and spain boost hopes with strong performances
Italy defeated israel 3-0, securing a playoff spot; currently second behind Norway.
Spain leads their group after a 4-0 win over Bulgaria, three points ahead of Turkey.
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