Sweden, Poland and Jamaica all moved one step closer to advancing to the 2026 FIFA World Cup - and a match in Houston - following victories in the qualification playoffs.

On Thursday, Brazil and France got a taste of what’s to come in New England this summer with the 2026 World Cup. Facing off in an international friendly, the two giants battled to a 2-1 France win, in front of over 66,

Czechia were 2-0 down in Prague but roared back to take the game to penalty kicks where they prevailed to keep their World Cup dream alive.

Lionel Messi is expected to take part in two international friendlies with Argentina ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Wrexham's Bailey Cadamarteri struck the only goal of the match as Jamaica beat New Caledonia in their World Cup play-off semi-final fixture. The 20-year-old netted in the 18th minute in Guadalajara to ensure the Reggae Boyz progressed into the final - where they will meet Congo DR on Tuesday,

Injuries have kept the Fulham left back from featuring for the U.S. for 16 months, but his return is imminent and comes at the perfect time

Türkiye continued to impress, while Italy's World Cup dreams stayed alive.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or has not yet confirmed if he will go the World Cup.

Hakan Calhanoglu delivered an emotional and proud reaction after Turkey beat Romania 1-0 to reach the World Cup play-off final, with the Inter Milan midfielder reflecting on a landmark evening for