After an intriguing seven-month period, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a close on Tuesday. With the World Cup expanding to 48 teams, Asia will now have at least eight representatives at the tournament in two years’ time. The increase in competing nations has also seen a
FIFA World Cup Qualifying – AFC
The European Nations qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen a hurdle due to Russia’s suspension because of the invasion of Ukraine. This suspension has left 54 nations competing instead of the usual 55. The format includes 12 groups with four or five teams in each group playing home and away matches. The
The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Palestine’s men’s national football team cannot be understated. The team, after securing a place in the final rounds of World Cup qualification, are facing the prospect of not being able to play in their home nation due to security concerns. The last time they played at home was