Curacao and Suriname could clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as more of football's lesser lights have their chance to reach a tournament expanded to 48 teams.Overall, FIFA President Gianni Infantino's promise that opening up the World Cup to 48 teams would further spread the sport around the globe is holding true,

Women's World Cup football could be coming to Brighton and Hove after councillors agreed to apply to become a host city. England is expected to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup along with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, being the only valid bid received by the organisers. A final decision is due in April.

Of the 2026 World Cup's 48 spots, 34 already have been claimed. A few more can be secured as qualifiers take place in November.

Here are the best players who won’t feature at the 2026 World Cup. Hungary have been plucky opponents under Italian manager Marco Rossi, and they looked set to at least earn a playoff berth in UEFA’s qualifying process heading into the November break.

So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. The four-time champions clinched their spot on Monday, along with fellow European power Netherlands for the tournament in North America next summer.

Curacao could become the smallest country to compete at the World Cup, conflict-torn Haiti may defy the odds, and another small nation Suriname has a chance to qualify for the first time when the Concacaf qualifiers conclude on Tuesday.

Put yourself in the shoes of the Scotland manager and pick the side and tactics and decide what your pre-match team talk would be.

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Ranked No. 1 in the world by FIFA, the Spain men's national team is gearing up for a strong showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.