World Cup qualifying is reaching its heights during the September international break. Only 14 nations have booked their place in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and more are looking to join as soon as possible. With the World Cup being expanded to 48 teams for the first time as part of this edition, many nations will get the chance to compete for the first time, while others will look to end major droughts and absences from FIFA's premier tournament.
Looking around the world, while the United States won't be taking part in World Cup qualifying, this is still an important window where they'll face South Korea and Japan . Other teams like Italy and Norway will have much to play for in UEFA, and World Cup qualifying will kick off in Conc