Well, technically it's already down to 53, as Eritrea has withdrawn from qualification, but we'll lay out the schedule, standings, and more in this post. [ MORE: How will 48-team 2026 World Cup work?

as they're closing in on qualification for the 2026 World Cup. MORE — South America qualifying fixtures, table, hub Lionel Messi set up Lautaro Martinez for the only goal of the game ...

One year on from the AFC Asian Cup 2023, FIFA looks at how the standout nations have fared in the meantime.

Uruguay stay two points above Brazil in second, while the hosts are fifth in the World Cup qualifying table, five points above seventh. Brazil recovered from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw at home ...

Peru sacked Jorge Fossati on Thursday after the veteran coach failed to resuscitate the country's bid to reach the 2026 World Cup finals.