The list of countries heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is growing. Following a thrilling round of November qualifiers, 42 nations have officially secured their place in the expanded 48-team tournament set for North America in 2026.

Italy will face Northern Island in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification play-offs match next March with the winner taking on Wales for a spot to the first-ever 48-team World Cup in the North Americas

Ireland will play Czechia in the European play-offs for the FIFA World Cup 2026, it was revealed today during the draw in Zurich.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal hold a five-point lead in Group F and take on the Republic of Ireland in this 2026 World Cup Qualifying match on Thursday.

Hungary Vs Republic Of Ireland Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Catch the key updates from the HUN vs IRL, football qualifying match at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, as it happened

What a moment for these Irish fans as Ireland keeps its FIFA World Cup hopes alive 🇮🇪

The draw for UEFA's World Cup qualification playoffs is set for Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 a.m. ET. UEFA's World Cup qualifying playoffs will be contested on March 26 (semifinals) and March 31 (finals). Twelve European countries have already clinched a spot in the 2026 World Cup:

Jayson Molumby and Mikey Johnston will have a 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off to look forward to in March 2026 after the Republic of Ireland secured a remarkable 3-2 win over Callum Styles' Hungary.