Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup continues with games played during FIFA's November international window from Nov. 13-18.

How will 48-team 2026 World Cup work? England are the lone team from Europe to secure their qualification, while plenty of other nations are pushing hard to join them soon. Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland,

Keeping the Blue flag flying high (and way too long) for the Three Lions was Reece James, who started and played the full-90 at right back. Trevoh Chalobah, a late call-up after Marc Guéhi pulled out with injury, was an unused substitute. Hopefully he can get his second senior cap on Sunday, when England take on Albania.

Of the 2026 World Cup's 48 spots, 28 already have been claimed. A few more can be secured as qualifiers take place in November.

Suriname has defeated El Salvador 4-0 in the CONCACAF qualifiers, moving closer to its first World Cup. On Thursday, Tjaronn Cherry scored a penalty in the 44th minute.

Reigning World Cup champions Argentina are in the tournament and the other five automatic qualifying spots have been filled with one matchday to spare in CONMEBOL.

It is now almost mathematically impossible for the Italy national team to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, as Norway’s 4-1 win over Estonia means that the Azzurri require two victories and

Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected.