Three opening games would also be played in three separate South American countries: Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. All six host nations would automatically qualify for the 2030 World Cup.

Fifa says it "sincerely regrets" that a map shown during the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw appeared to exclude Crimea as part of Ukraine. The graphic - showing countries that cannot be drawn to ...

This means that a team from the first round of Asian qualification could potentially have to play 25 games to reach the World Cup. Countries in Europe meanwhile could have as few as ten games ...

It won't be a long wait, as we’ll find out more about the 36 countries and regions competing in the 2023 Overwatch World Cup in January, which is also when competition committee applications will open ...

It also includes five countries bidding for the 2030 tournament with rugby league keen to explore a new market. Australia and Papua New Guinea will host the 2026 World Cup and PNG has again put up ...