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Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Argentina smash Brazil by 4-1 in dominating performance

Read the Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers highlights as the defending World Champions thrashed Brazil by 4-1 at Estadio Mâs Monumental in Argentina.

Mar 26, 2025, 2:08 AM1 min read

Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Argentina smash Brazil by 4-1 in dominating performance | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another football LIVE Blog of Sportz Point. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will be staying up with you for this coverage. Tonight, we will be covering the Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Argentina.

Argentina are currently leading the South American Qualifiers points table with 28 points from 13 games. In the meantime, Brazil are at number three with 21 points in the same number of games.  

Read Also | Argentina vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifiers | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

The FIFA World Cup 2022 winners came from a tough 1-0 win over Uruguay. On the other hand, Brazil managed a 2-1 win over Colombia in their last match. 

So, with both teams looking confident, we have a great game in our hands. Stay tuned and enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

Mar 26, 2025, 12:05 AM

Final Score

Mar 26, 2025, 1:59 AM

Full time | Argentina 4-1 Brazil

Mar 26, 2025, 1:58 AM

90+1' | Yellow card

Yellow card to Enzo for a foul.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:58 AM

90' | 3 minutes added

3 minutes have been added to the final time.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:57 AM

87' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Endrick for a foul.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:57 AM

84' | Change for Brazil

In: Ederseon

Out: Andre

Mar 26, 2025, 1:53 AM

That goal from Simeone!

Mar 26, 2025, 1:50 AM

YES!

Mar 26, 2025, 1:48 AM

82' | Double change

In: Correa, Palacios

Out: Paredes, Alvarez

Mar 26, 2025, 1:47 AM

80' | Save from Bento

Excellent save from Bento as Paredes's right-footed strike from outside of the box nearly went in. 

Bento made a full strechted dive to his left to make the save. 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:45 AM

78' | Enzo is injured

Enzo Fernandez is injured and is getting a medical attention. 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:42 AM

75' | Double change for Argentina

In: Medina, Nico Paz

Out: Tagliafico and Mac Allister 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:40 AM

74' | Yellow card

Yellow card for De Paul for a foul.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:39 AM

72' | WHAATTTTT A GOAL | ARG 4-1 BRA

Giuliano Simeone scored the fourth goal for Argentina, Argentina vs Brazil, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers | sportzpoint.com

What a finish by Simione! 

Tagliafico's cross from the left missed everyone, but it fell onto the feet of Simeone. 

Although he had a very tight angle to work with, he hit the net with a powerful strike. 

Argentina 4-1 Brazil.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:36 AM

69' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Otamendi for a foul. 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:35 AM

69' | Change for Brazil

In: Savinho

Out: Cunha

Mar 26, 2025, 1:34 AM

68' | Change for Argentina

In: Simeone

Out: Almada

Mar 26, 2025, 1:32 AM

64' | Raphinha hits the wall

Brazil earned a free kick close to Argentina’s box, but Raphinha’s effort slammed into the defensive wall before trickling tamely into the arms of Martínez, who dealt with it comfortably.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:27 AM

60' | Chance for Argentina

De Paul caught Brazil napping with a sharp free kick, springing Enzo Fernández free down the right. Fernández delivered a pinpoint cross, but Tagliafico’s glancing header flashed agonizingly wide of the mark.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:25 AM

Banter!

Mar 26, 2025, 1:23 AM

57' | Almada goes wide

From the edge of the box, the youngster turned quickly and went for a shot with his right foot. He was nowhere near the goal though. 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:22 AM

50' | Argentina keep on pressing

Argentina keep their foot firmly on the gas, hunting for a fourth goal, while Brazil scramble to close the gap on the scoreboard.

Mar 26, 2025, 1:16 AM

49' | Nearly for Alvarez

Chance for Argentina as Bento saved Julian Alvarez's chipped shot.

Corner for Argentina, 

Mar 26, 2025, 1:14 AM

46' | Changes from Brazil

In: Ortiz, Gomes, Endrick

Out: Murillo, Joelinton, Rodrygo

Mar 26, 2025, 1:11 AM

Second half starts

The second half starts! Three changes for Brazil. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:53 AM

RESPECT

Mar 26, 2025, 12:52 AM

Half-time | Argentina 3-1 Brazil

Mar 26, 2025, 12:50 AM

45' | 2 minutes added

2 minutes added as injury time

Mar 26, 2025, 12:47 AM

41' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Almada for a foul. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:46 AM

40' | Yellow cards

Yellow card to Tagliafico for a foul. Raphinha gets one for descent. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:45 AM

Clinical from Mac Allister!

Mar 26, 2025, 12:44 AM

37' | Mac Allister makes it 3-1 for Argentina

Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Argentina are leading by 3-1 at half-time; Alvarez, Enzo and Mac Allister are the scorers | sportzpoint.com

Enzo, with the assist this time. 

The last save from Bento gave the corner to Argentina. After a short corner, Enzo lobbed the ball from right of the box for Mac Allister to come running and get the goal with a clinical finish. 

Argentina 3-1 Brazil. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:42 AM

36' | Save from Bento

Bento makes a great save as Almada makes a curling effort from the left of the box. Bento had to dive to his right to make the save. 

Mar 26, 2025, 12:41 AM

32' | End-to-end stuff

Even after conceding the opening goal, Brazil haven’t shifted their approach, allowing Argentina to maintain a greater share of possession as the first half-hour unfolds.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:40 AM

28' | Yellow card

Murillo gets the yellow card for a foul.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:37 AM

This is how Cunha scored

Mar 26, 2025, 12:34 AM

26' | Cunha scores for Brazil | ARG 2-1 BRA

Cristian Romero picked up the ball near his own box but fluffed his pass. Matheus Cunha pounced, nicking the ball back before driving forward and unleashing a right-footed strike that zipped past Emiliano Martínez to his right post, pulling the score to Agrentina 2-1 Brazil.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:28 AM

22' | Chance for Argentina

Romero fed the ball to Álvarez in the center, who quickly laid it off to De Paul. De Paul whipped in a cross, and Almada attempted to redirect it back to Álvarez, only for a Brazilian defender to intervene with a crucial, last-ditch clearance.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:28 AM

20' | Bento is injured

The referee halted play after Brazil’s goalkeeper, Bento, went down clutching his face. He signaled for medical help due to a cut, prompting the medical staff to rush onto the pitch for treatment. After a brief pause, the game has now resumed.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:24 AM

ICYMI: Enzo's goal!

Mar 26, 2025, 12:23 AM

16' | Argentina keeping the pressure

Argentina, holding the upper hand, refuse to ease up, relentlessly challenging Brazil for possession. The visitors, meanwhile, struggle to carve out any real threat against the home side’s goal.

Mar 26, 2025, 12:19 AM

13' | Enzo scores the second for Argentina | ARG 2-0 BRA

Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Enzo Fernandez scored the second goal for Argentina | sportzpoint.com

Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Enzo Fernandez scored the second goal for Argentina | sportzpoint.com

Nahuel Molina’s cross ricocheted off a Brazilian defender, landing perfectly for Enzo.

The Chelsea midfielder seized the chance, calmly slotting it past a stranded Bento. Argentina are soaring in ecstasy, while Brazil find themselves in serious peril!

Mar 26, 2025, 12:15 AM

This is how Alvarez scored

Mar 26, 2025, 12:14 AM

Alvarez - the opener!

Mar 26, 2025, 12:11 AM

3' | Goal for Argentina | ARG 1-0 BRA

Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Julian Alvarez scored the first goal for Argentina | sportzpoint.com

Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Argentina are leading by 3-1 at half-time; Alvarez, Enzo and Mac Allister are the scorers | sportzpoint.com

Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Julian Alvarez scored the first goal for Argentina | sportzpoint.com

Following a swift move down the left flank, Nicolás Tagliafico nodded the ball to Thiago Almada. Almada then slipped a pass to Julián Álvarez, who deftly threaded it between two defenders inside the penalty area before firing a shot to make it 1-0.

Argentina 1-0 Brazil

Mar 26, 2025, 12:01 AM

Kick-off!

Mar 25, 2025, 11:54 PM

Mar 25, 2025, 11:14 PM

Lineups | Brazil

Starting XI: Bento, Wesley, Marquinhos, Murillo, Guilherme Arana, André, Joelinton, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr., Matheus Cunha.

Subs: Lucas Perri, Weverton, Lucas Beraldo, Alex Sandro, Léo Ortiz, Vanderson, Estêvão, João Gomes, Éderson, Savinho, Endrick, João Pedro.

Mar 25, 2025, 11:12 PM

Lineups | Argentina

Starting XI: E. Martínez, N. Molina, C. Romero, N. Otamendi, N. Tagliafico, L. Paredes, R. de Paul, E. Fernández, A. Mac Allister, T. Almada, J. Álvarez.

Subs: Walter Benítez, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Foyth, Germán Pezzella, Leonardo Balerdi, Facundo Medina, Exequiel Palacios, Nico Paz, Máximo Perrone, Benjamín Domínguez, Giuliano Simeone, Ángel Correa.

Mar 25, 2025, 11:02 PM

He means it!

Mar 25, 2025, 11:00 PM

Will he play though?

Mar 25, 2025, 10:42 PM

Argentina qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026

Mar 25, 2025, 8:57 PM

Argentina vs Brazil: Last 10 games

Date Home Team Score Away Team Result
22/11/23 Brazil 0 - 1 Argentina Argentina won
17/11/21 Argentina 0 - 0 Brazil Draw
11/07/21 Argentina 1 - 0 Brazil Argentina won (Copa América)
15/11/19 Brazil 0 - 1 Argentina Argentina won (Friendly)
03/07/19 Brazil 2 - 0 Argentina Brazil won (Copa América)
16/10/18 Brazil 1 - 0 Argentina Brazil won (Friendly)
09/06/17 Argentina 1 - 0 Brazil Argentina won
11/11/16 Brazil 3 - 0 Argentina Brazil won (WC Qual. CONMEBOL)
14/11/15 Argentina 1 - 1 Brazil Draw

Mar 25, 2025, 8:51 PM

Argentina vs Brazil: Head-to-head stats

Statistic Value
Previous meetings 114
Argentina wins 46
Draws 26
Brazil wins 42

Mar 25, 2025, 8:37 PM

Tonight's venue | Mas Monumental

Estadio Mâs Monumental/River Plate Stadium - sportzpoint.com

Mar 25, 2025, 7:54 PM

How and where to watch the match?

Unfortunately, there is no live streaming for the match. However, you can follow the match on Sportz Point.

Mar 25, 2025, 7:46 PM

Match Details

Match: Argentina vs Brazil, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Date: 26 February 2025

Time: 5.30 am IST

Venue: Mas Monumental, Argentina

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Football teams with most international trophies

From World Cup to continental championships, discover the titans of global football and their achievements. We bring you the football teams with most international trophies with Argentina leading the pack. Check out who joins them.

Jun 12, 2025, 6:34 AM8 min read

Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com

In the sphere of international football, legacy is not built on sentiment but on unmatched achivement. What truly counts for a national team are the trophies won at the global stage, leaving everyone behind in the race!

This list will provide you an overview of the football teams with most international trophies. Read the full article to know about their dominance in the world of football.

1. Argentina (23 international trophies)

Argentina holds the top place in the list of Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Argentina lifting the FIFA World Cup 2022. Image | Mint

Argentina stands as the titan in international football, having 23 trophies in their cabinet, with a rich legacy shaped by raw talent and passionate play.

Their identity is deeply rooted in the genius of legendary players such as Diego Maradona, whose individual brilliance almost single-handedly sealed the 1986 World Cup, and Lionel Messi, who finally cemented his legacy in 2022 World Cup after years of carrying the team's hope.

These players, along with Alfredo Di Stefano and Gabriel Batistuta have contributed to their style of play.

International trophy cabinet of Argentina:

Tournament Count Years
World Cup 3 1978, 1986, 2022
Copa America 16 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993, 2021, 2024
Confederations Cup 1 1992
CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions 2 1993, 2022
Panamerican Championship 1 1960

Read Also: Trophies won by Argentina in International Football (Men's)

2. Brazil (20 international trophies)

Brazil holds the second rank on the list of Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Brazil lifting the Confederations Cup in 2013. Image | FIFA

One of the greatest footballing nations, Brazil, holds 20 international trophies in their stunning cabinet. They are widely recognised as a nation that produce players who redefine the sport.

Legendary figures like Pele, Garrincha, and modern maestros like Ronaldinho and Romario, have all contributed to Brazil's success in achieving this milestone. Their contributions have not been just about winning, but about entertaining and inspiring.

International trophy cabinet of Brazil:

Tournament Count Years
World Cup  5 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
Copa America 9 1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2019
Panamerican Championship 2 1952, 1956
Confederations Cup 4 1997, 2005, 2009, 2013

3. Uruguay (19 international trophies)

Uruguay holds 4th place in the list for Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Uruguay lifts the 2011 Copa America. Image | Mint

Uruguay possesses a truly remarkable legacy in international football, regardless of its small population. They are just one trophy away to reach enter the twenties in their international trophies count, with 19 so far.

Legendary players like Obdulio Varela and Alcides Ghiggia, who had immense contribution in 1950 World Cup win, and more recently, Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez, have all profoundly shaped Uruguay's rich footballing narrative.

International trophy cabinet of Uruguay:

Tournament Count Years
World Cup  2 1930,1950
Copa America 15 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995, 2011
Panamerican Games 2 2015, 1983

4. Mexico (14 international trophies)

Mexico holds a place in Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Mexico winning the 2023 COMCACAF Gold Cup. Image | Instagram

Mexico holds a proud legacy as the dominant force in CONCACAF football, known for their passionate fan base, technical prowess, and ability to frequently challenge stronger nations.

Hugo Sanchez, Rafael Marquez, and Cuauhtemoc Blanco, are some names served in achieving the 14 international trophies.

International trophy cabinet of Mexico:

Tournament Count Years
CONCACAF Championship/Gold Cup 12 1965, 1971, 1977, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023
CONCACAF Nations League 1 2025
Confederations Cup 1 1999

Read Also: 11 players who have won the most trophies in football history

5. USA (9 international trophies)

USA is among the Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
USA lifting the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021. Image | NDTV

The USA has steadily built a legacy of growing competitiveness and professionalism, establishing itself as a successful team within the CONCACAF region.

Players like Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, and Tim Howard, have elevated the team's standing and inspired a new generation of American footballers. They currently hold the 5th place with 10 international trophies.

International trophy cabinet of the USA:

Tournament Count Years
CONCACAF Championship/ Gold Cup 7 1991, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2021
CONCACAF Nations League 3 2021, 2023, 2024

6. France (8 international trophies)

France is among the Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
France lifting the 2018 World Cup. Image | Instagram

France holds the sixth place with 8 international trophies achivement elegantly with the efforts of world-class players and athletic brilliance. From Michel Platini of the 1980s to Kylian Mbappe, an explosive forward who's carrying the winning legacy in recent years, this team have come a long way.

Their contributions have led to some historic victories that shaped French football.

International trophy cabinet of France

Tournament Count Years
World Cup 2 1998, 2018
European Championship 2 1984, 2000
European Nations League 1 2021
CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions 1 1985
Confederations Cup 2 2001, 2003

Read Also: Football facts: Players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever

7. Germany (8 international trophies)

Germany holds the third rank in the list of Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Germany lifting the 2014 World Cup. Image | Sportsnet

Germany's legacy in international football is built on resilience, discipline and strong winning mentality. They have won 8 international trophies which gracefully shine in their cabinet.

Legendary players like Franz Beckenbauer, the elegant "Der Kaiser" who revolutionized the sweeper role; Gerd Muller, the prolific striker; and Lothar Matthaus, a midfield powerhouse, have shaped the team's consistent success.

International trophy cabinet of Germany:

Tournament Count Years
World Cup 4 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014
European Championship 3 1972, 1980, 1996
Confederations Cup 1 2017

8. Egypt (7 international trophies)

Egypt holds a place in the Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Egypt lifts the AFCON in 2010. Image | CAF Online

Egypt holds an unparalleled legacy as the most successful nation in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, having great consistency and dominance on the continental stage.

The "Pharaohs" are known for their tactical discipline, and ability to perform under pressure in crucial matches, which brought them 7 international trophies.

The most memorable victory for Egypt was their achievement of winning three consecutive Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2006, 2008, and 2010, a feat that cemented their status as the kings of African football.

International trophy cabinet of Egypt:

Tournament Count Years
Africa Cup of Nations 7 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010

9. Spain (6 international trophies)

Spain is one among the Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Spain lifts the 2010 World Cup. Image | Sportstar

Spain's legacy in international football is linked to their "tiki-taka" style, a philosophy of possession-based, intricate passing football that brought unparallaled success.

This approach led to an era of consistent dominance, including a historic treble from 2008 to 2012. Legendary figures like Xavi, Andres Iniesta, and Iker Casillas were instrumental in this golden age.

Recently, the new generation talents like Lamine Yamal and Pedri, has emerged, further contributing to add up the numbers of their international trophies, which currently counts to 6.

International trophy cabinet of Spain:

Tournamanet Count Years
World Cup  1 2010
European Championship 4 1964, 2008, 2012, 2024
European Nations League 1 2023

Read Also: Football Wonderkids: Is Lamine Yamal the best 17-year-old footballer ever?

10. Italy (6 international trophies)

Italy are among the Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Italy lifts the 2006 World Cup. Image | Instagram

Italy won 6 international trophies in their football journey, with four World Cup wins among them. They have the capability to rise when it matters most for the nation.

Legendary players like Paolo Maldini, Gianluigi Buffon, and others have left an incredible mark on the history of team's success. The 2006 FIFA World Cup remains a memorable victory where the Azzurri peaked.

International trophy cabinet of Italy:

Tournament Count Years
World Cup  4 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006
European Championship 2 1968, 2020

11. New Zealand (6 international trophies)

New Zealand is among the Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
New Zealand lifts their 6th OFC Nations Cup in 2024. Image | Pinterest

New Zealand won 6 international trophies and all of them were OFC Nations Cup wins, reflecting their dominance within the Oceania confederation. Their strong team spirit and discipline gets them the ability to qualify for the World Cup despite being a smaller footballing nation.

Their qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where they remained undefeated in the group stage, drawing all 3 of their matches against strong opponents, stands as a particularly memorable achievement.

International trophy cabinet of New Zealand:

Tournament Count Years
OFC Nations Cup 6 1973, 1998, 2002, 2008, 2016, 2024

12. Cameroon (5 international trophies)

Cameroon is among the Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Cameroon lifts the AFCON in 2017. Image | Mint

Cameroon, known as the "Indomitable Lions," has forged a legacy as one of Africa's most successful footballing nations. They have achieved 5 international trophies so far, and are in own by their raw power, athleticism, and a fearless, adventurous approach to the game.

The 1990 FIFA World Cup remains their most memorable victory, where they shocked reigning champions Argentina in the opening match and became the first African team to reach the quarter-finals, with their commendable performances.

International trophy cabinet of Cameroon:

Tournament Count Years
Africa Cup of Nations 5 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017

Read Also: The most shocking goal misses in Football history

13. Australia (5 international trophies)

Australia is among the Football teams with most international trophies | sportzpoint.com
Australia lifts the AFC Asian Cup in 2015. Image | Socceroos

Australia, also known as "Socceroos," have evolved from a dominant force in Oceania to a competitive presence in Asia and a consistent participant on the global stage of football.

They have won 5 international trophies so far, with players like Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka being the central to their footballing journey.

A standout memorable victory for Australia was winning the AFC Asian Cup on home soil in 2015, that increased their status as a leading footballing nation within the Asian confederation.

International trophy cabinet of Australia:

Tournament Count Years
Asian Cup 1 2015
OFC Nations Cup 4 1980,
1996, 2000, 2004

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams qualified so far

Till now, along with the hosts USA, Mexico and Canada, ten other teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026. For the first time, 48 teams will participate in the World Cup.

Australia qualified for their sixth straight FIFA World Cup - teams which have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 - sportzpoint.com
Australia celebrate qualifying for their sixth straight FIFA World Cup 2026.

The participating teams' line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has started taking shape, as Iran and Argentina have booked their place from the qualification round into the finals of the tournament.

In 2022, the FIFA World Cup provided an unforgettable experience for over 1 billion viewers who tuned in. Lionel Messi-led Argentina to victory, giving the nation moments of joy and a fitting tribute to the late Diego Maradona while solidifying his place among players who have won every major trophy. 

Read Also: Europe's Top International Goalscorers: Cristiano Ronaldo extends his lead

Key Details on the FIFA World Cup 2026

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Official Logo: FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his team in their bid to improve the quality of the World Cup and promote inclusivity increased the number of teams that will participate in the World Cup from an initial 32 teams to 48 teams.

The teams will be split into 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top 2 of each group and the 8 best third-placed teams progressing to a new Round of 32

The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The tournament will be the first hosted by three nations and the first North American World Cup since 1994 and will be the first World Cup since 2002 to be hosted by more than one nation.

Read Also: FIFA World Cup 2026: The groups are set for the European qualifiers

How Do Teams Qualify for the World Cup?

Qualification for the World Cup is done based on the regions of the World. Each  regional Confederation is responsible for its qualification tournament, which will consist of at least one round of competition using the following formats  

  • Confederations can use a League format in which each team in a group plays all other teams in their group twice – once at home and once away.
  • A single round-robin format in which each team in a group plays all other teams in their group once, with the venues either drawn at random or assigned by the confederation with the agreement of the playing association
  • A Knockout format in which each team in a round plays one other team over two legs once at home and once away.
  • With FIFA's permission, a tournament is held in one of the participating nations or neutral territory.
  • With FIFA's permission, a single-leg knockout format.

Europe has 16 slots, Asia has 8 slots with one extra from playoffs making it 9, Africa has 9 slots with one extra coming from playoffs, South America has 6 with one extra coming from playoffs making a total of 7, North America has 6 slots with 3 already taken due to the host nations.

Teams That Have Qualified

With qualifications still ongoing, the only nations that have qualified are the host nations, namely the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada qualification process for the World Cup will be ongoing till the end of November 2025, and till then, teams will be struggling to qualify.

1. The USA

USMNT Meta

Despite not predominantly being a football nation, the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) has managed to establish a formidable team with the likes of Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun.

The appointment of Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach shows some sign of intent that the country intends to go as far as possible in the World Cup.

Read Also: 10 Footballers Who Retired And Came Back

2. Mexico

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Mexico have won the Concacaf Nations League 2025.

Mexico has qualified for every World Cup in the past decade, but playing on home soil will give them the advantage of fan support. While they may be without their veteran goalkeeper Ochoa, who has been crucial in past tournaments, they remain a team not to be underestimated.

Read Also | 5 Craziest Football Transfers of All-time

3. Canada

Canada beats USMNT to seal 3rd place in Nations League | theScore.com

Canada had a memorable 2022 World Cup in Qatar, highlighted by their surprising win against Belgium. However, they lost their remaining group games to Morocco and Croatia, leading to their early exit from the tournament.

Known for their attacking football, Canada relies on pace in midfield and attack, with Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies being key to their World Cup ambitions.

Teams from the Qualifier Rounds

4. Japan

FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams qualified so far - Japan | sportzpoint.com

Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup from the qualification round. On March 20, Thursday, Hajime Moriyasu's side beat Bahrain 2-0 in Group C of the AFC World Cup qualifiers.

Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo scored in the second half to inspire the Samurai Blue to ensure their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, guaranteeing a top-two finish in the qualifiers standings.

Japan surprised the world with their impressive run in the 2022 World Cup, before bowing out from the Round of 16 in a narrow penalty shoot-out defeat against eventual third-place finishers Croatia. However, Japan defeated both Germany and Spain in the group stage to march onto the next round.

5. New Zealand

The New Zealand All Whites

New Zealand has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the third time with a 3-0 home win over New Caledonia in the OFC Qualifiers Final on Monday, March 24.

Three second-half goals from Michael Boxall, Kosta Barbarouses, and Elijah led New Zealand to a comfortable 3-0 win at Eden Park in Auckland. This win marks the All Whites' return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 when they registered three draws against Slovakia, Italy, and Paraguay in South Africa.

For the first time, the All Whites qualified directly for a World Cup, as Oceania received an automatic spot in next year’s 48-team tournament, rather than having to go through an intercontinental play-off as they did in the past.

6. Iran

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualified teams, which nations are in, Iran join Japan,  New Zealand and North American co-hosts
(Image Credit | AFP)

Iran have become the second Asian side to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals following a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan on March 25 in the third round of the AFC World Cup Qualifiers Group A.

Mehdi Taremi's brace secured a point for Iran to stay atop the Group A table with 20 points in 8 matches, securing the guaranteed top two finish in the group stage. On the other hand, Uzbekistan is just one victory away from their inaugural World Cup appearance.

Despite the qualification format being made easier for Asia due to the expanded 48-team World Cup, Iran has sealed the passage to their fourth World Cup finals in a row, and seventh in their history.

In the AFC Qualifiers, the top two teams qualify directly for the World Cup, while the teams finishing third and fourth in the three Asian groups will enter an additional qualifying round.

7. Argentina 

Argentine players celebrate their victory over Brazil during a CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match, Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 25, 2025. (EPA Photo)
(Image Credit | EPA)

The reigning World Champions have stormed into the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a 4-1 crushing over eternal rivals Brazil in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers on March 26. 

Argentina produced a bolstering performance, beating the Selecaos 4-1, powered by goals from Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone. Matheus Cunha netted the only goal for Brazil.

La Albiceleste currently top the table with 31 points in 14 matches, 16 points clear of seventh-placed Venezuela, with the required seven points at this point.

8. Uzbekistan

Group celebration as Uzbekistan qualify for the 2026 World Cup - sportzpoint.com

Uzbekistan qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the 8th team to qualify till now. They have qualified in virtue of finishing in the top two in Group A of the AFC's third-round of qualifiers.

Read Also | 7 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026

This is the first time they have qualified for the FIFA World Cup. Not only that, they are the first Central Asia country to qualify for the grandest stage of football.

9. South Korea

FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams qualified so far - Korea Republic - sportzpoint.com

South Korea qualified for their 11th straight FIFA World Cup after finishing in the top two of the AFC third round qualifiers. Tottenham's Son Heung-min, Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan, Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae and Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in all will be ready to star for South Korea in the upcoming World Cup.

10. Jordan

Ali Olwan scored a hat-trick against Oman to take Jordan to their maiden FIFA World Cup - sportzpoint.com
Ali Olwan scored a hat-trick against Oman to take Jordan to their maiden FIFA World Cup

While South Korea sealed their spot at the FIFA World Cup with that 2-0 victory over Iraq, their win also ensured that Jordan will be playing at their first-ever FIFA World Cup next year. 

Ali Olwan's hat-trick has given them a big 3-0 win over Oman, and after South Korea's win, they will now create history at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

In Group B of the AFC Third round qualifiers, Jordan lost only one match and finished in the top two of the group, below South Korea.

11. Australia 

Australia qualified for their sixth straight FIFA World Cup - teams which have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 - sportzpoint.com

Socceroos confirmed their place at a sixth successive FIFA World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia by 2-1 in Saudi Arabia. Connor Metcalfe (42), Mitch Duke (48) scored for the Aussies to help them win after falling behind by a 19-minute goal from Abdulrahman Al-Aboud.

Australia have now confirmed the top spot in Group C in the AFC Third round qualifiers. Japan are leading Group C, which have already qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

12. Brazil 

Teams to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil - sportzpoint.com

Brazil continued their run at the FIFA World Cup after ensuring qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. They are the only team to qualify for every FIFA World Cup. 

The Selecao defeated Paraguay by 1-0 as Vinicius Jr. handed a special gift to new Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti for his 66th birthday. 

13. Ecuador 

Despite Alan Franco's red card, Ecuador managed a brave, strong 0-0 draw against Peru to ensure their qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. 

With 25 points, they are currently second in the South American qualification, with 25 points, behind Argentina.

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Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final: Chelsea beats Betis 4-1 to become the first club to win every UEFA trophy

Read the highlights of the Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final match at Stadion Wrocław as Chelsea defeated Betis by 4-1 to lift the UEFA Conference League 2025.

May 28, 2025, 9:20 PM1 min read

Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final: Chelsea beats Betis 4-1 to become the first club to win every UEFA trophy

Hello and welcome to another grand night of European football. As we reach the fag end of the season, we have the big UEFA Conference League final between Real Betis and Chelsea FC at the Stadion Wrocław.

After missing out on Champions League and Europa League football, both teams now have their opportunity to bring home the third tier of European football competition, the Conference League.

Chelsea have been dominating throughout the tournament, which was in fact expected from the double Champions League winners. Meanwhile, after the inclusion of Anthony, Real Betis have looked like a different beast in La Liga and the Conference League.

So, we can expect a great match tonight with both teams looking for the glory. This is Koushik Biswas with the buildup and real-time updates of the Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final for you. 

Enjoy the coverage. 

LIVE Updates

May 28, 2025, 6:56 PM

Final Score

May 28, 2025, 9:22 PM

The Glory!

Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League 2025

Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League 2025

Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League 2025

May 28, 2025, 9:14 PM

UEFA is BLUE!

May 28, 2025, 8:59 PM

Cole Plamer is the player of the match!

May 28, 2025, 8:58 PM

The kiss of glory!

Enzo Maresca - Conference League

May 28, 2025, 8:56 PM

UEFA Treble for Chelsea!

May 28, 2025, 8:55 PM

Full time | Betis 1-4 Chelsea

Chelsea have won it all.

They now have UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League in their trophy cabient; the first club to achieve that. 

May 28, 2025, 8:54 PM

90+4' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Perraud. 

May 28, 2025, 8:53 PM

HE STARTED IT ALL!

May 28, 2025, 8:52 PM

90+1' | Caaaaaiiiiicceeddddddooooooo | Betis 1-4 Chelsea

What a strike from the Chelsea player of the season! 

Chelsea fans can start the party now. 

Caicedo's right footed shot from the edge of the box was slightly deflected into the goal.

Betis 1-4 Chelsea. 

May 28, 2025, 8:50 PM

90' | 5 minutes added

5 minutes added to the final minutes. 

May 28, 2025, 8:48 PM

88' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Antony for dissent. 

May 28, 2025, 8:47 PM

88' | Change for Chelsea

In: Guiu

Out: Palmer

May 28, 2025, 8:46 PM

87' | Antony takes his chance

Antony takes his chance with a shot from the edge of the box. But it was an easy save for Jorgensen

May 28, 2025, 8:46 PM

86' | Chance for Betis

Isco lobbed the ball from the edge of the box for Rodriguez to go for the volley. 

But it was well guarded by Chelsea defenders. 

May 28, 2025, 8:45 PM

83' | Saaaaaaannnnnccchhhoooooo | Betis 1-3 Chelsea

Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free commentary | Sancho takes Chelsea close to another trophy; BET 1-3 CHE

What a goal! 

Jadon Sancho takes Chelsea near to another trophy. 

Cole Palmer's attempted pass was not clearly cleared out by Sabaly, and Sancho just needed the chance to go past Sabaly and Adrian for the third goal. 

Sancho gets the yellow card for taking his shirt off. 

Betis 1-3 Chelsea.

May 28, 2025, 8:42 PM

NICO!

May 28, 2025, 8:40 PM

80' | Change for Chelsea

In: Dewsbury-Hall

Out: Jackson

May 28, 2025, 8:38 PM

79' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Palmer for dissent. 

May 28, 2025, 8:37 PM

78' | Massive chance for Jackson

Jackson, on a counterattack, was one-on-one against Adrian. But, after a final heavy touch, he gave Adrian the chance to grab the ball. 

May 28, 2025, 8:35 PM

Yes!

May 28, 2025, 8:34 PM

Two asssits!

Cole Plamer assisted twice in the Conference League final vs Betis - sportzpoint.com

May 28, 2025, 8:32 PM

73' | Change for Betis

In: Ruibal

Out: Bakambu

May 28, 2025, 8:31 PM

70' | JACCCCCKKKKKKKKKKSSSOOOOOONNNNN | BET 1-2 CHE

Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free commentary - Nicholas Jackson scored for Chelsea in the second half - sportzpoint.com

Chelsea have turned the game and final around. 

It is Palmer again who made things happen. Another cross from Cole Plamer after a top-class dribbling, and it was Jacksoon who just headed the ball into the goal.

Chelsea take the lead. 

Betis 1-2 Chelsea.

May 28, 2025, 8:28 PM

69' | Save from Adrian

Left-footed attempt from Plamer. 

Although it was powerful but we expect Adrain to make the save and he made the save. 

May 28, 2025, 8:26 PM

65' | EEEEENNNNNNNNZZZZZZOOOOOOO | BET 1-1 CHE

Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free commentary | Enzo scores the equaliser; BET 1-1 CHE

Enzo equalised for Chelsea in the Conference League final - sportzpoint.com

As I was saying, can they find the equaliser? Enzo does the job for Chelsea. 

Cole Plamer with an inch-perfect cross and Enzo, who was coming running in, found the header to score. 

Betis 1- Chelsea

May 28, 2025, 8:24 PM

Can they find the equaliser?

May 28, 2025, 8:23 PM

May 28, 2025, 8:21 PM

61' | Double change for Chelsea

In: Sancho, Colwill 

Out: Neto, Badiashile 

May 28, 2025, 8:18 PM

Yellow card

Badiashile got the yellow card for dissenting during the penalty appeal. 

May 28, 2025, 8:17 PM

57' | Poor from Jackson

From close range, Jackson had the chance to find any other blue shirts. But, he went for the goal, and it was finally an easy save for Adrian.

May 28, 2025, 8:16 PM

57' | Block from Natan

James goes for the goal with a powerful shot. Natan made the block and celebrated like a goal. 

May 28, 2025, 8:15 PM

56' | No penalty

No penalty is given after a VAR check. 

May 28, 2025, 8:15 PM

55' | Chelsea appeals for a penalty

Adrian collides with Jackson, and Chelsea appeals for a penalty. 

Adrian came with eyes on the ball and got to the ball as Caicedo whipped in a cross from the left. 

May 28, 2025, 8:12 PM

53' | Change for Betis

19-year-old Rodriguez makes his entry to replace injured Ezzalzouli. 

May 28, 2025, 8:12 PM

53' | Ezzalzouli is struggling

He was seen limping during the start of the second half. 

Looks like he would be replaced. 

May 28, 2025, 8:11 PM

The captain is BACK!

May 28, 2025, 8:09 PM

50' | Jackson offside

Although he went slightly too early, it is good that Jackson is trying to make a good run on the left. 

May 28, 2025, 8:07 PM

48' | Positive from Chelsea

James tried to lob the ball across the turf, directly inside the final third. But, it was a bit long for Enzo.

May 28, 2025, 8:05 PM

46' | Second half starts

Second half starts in Poland with Chelsea's club captain Rece James getting into action. 

May 28, 2025, 8:05 PM

Changes!

Chelsea - In: James; Out: Gusto

Betis - In: Perraud; Out: Rodriguez

May 28, 2025, 8:03 PM

Few changes for sure!

Looks like we are going to see a few changes from both sides. 

May 28, 2025, 7:49 PM

Half-time | Betis 1-0 Chelsea

Strong finish from Betis, just like their strong start.

They led 1-0 with the lone goal from Ezzalzouli. 

Chelsea looked good, but could not find the gap through the Betis defence. 

See you on the other side of the break. 

May 28, 2025, 7:47 PM

45' | 1 minute added

1 minute added as injury time.

May 28, 2025, 7:46 PM

43' | Fornals with a good interception

Chelsea was trying to run away with a counterattack after that block by Badiashile.

But Fornals came running and made the interception to clear the ball out.

He celebrated that like a goal. It proves how much focused Betis are at the moment. 

May 28, 2025, 7:44 PM

42' | Block from Badiashile

Antony took the free kick and floated the ball for someone to head the ball inside the goal. 

Jorgensen came out and punched the ball away. However, it fell perfectly for Natan to go for a volley.

The shot was blocked by Badiashile.

May 28, 2025, 7:42 PM

41' | Free-kick

Caicedo fouls Isco from behind and Betis gets the free-kick, 5 meters outside the box. 

Yellow card for Caicedo. 

May 28, 2025, 7:41 PM

39' | Caicedo floats it for Palmer

Caicedo floated the ball inside the box for Cole Palmer to go for a header. But, as we have been saying, Betis have not allowed Chelsea any space to work with inside the box.

May 28, 2025, 7:38 PM

May 28, 2025, 7:37 PM

34' | Neto misses the target

Betis have been so strong defensively and have frustrated the men in Blue in the final third. 

Neto, this time had enough of it and took a chance with a long shot. 

May 28, 2025, 7:32 PM

30' | Gusto does well

Ezzalzouli made a quick run on the left and looked for a cross from close range. But Gusto delfected the cross for a corner. 

May 28, 2025, 7:30 PM

28' | Betis, Betis!

The green and white fans are making sure the players feel more energised to win their first-ever European Cup. 

May 28, 2025, 7:28 PM

He means business!

May 28, 2025, 7:28 PM

26' | Jackson with a chance

In the counterattack, Chelsea had Jackson making a good run and going nearly one-on-one against Adrian.

But Bartra came running in from behind to make the interception.

May 28, 2025, 7:26 PM

This is what it means!

Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free commentary | Ezzalzouli gives Betis the lead; BET 1-0 CHE

May 28, 2025, 7:23 PM

21' | What a chance!

It should have been 2-0. 

Ezzalzouli's cutback found Cardoso inside the box. 

Although he was getting closed down, he had an open net to shoot. 

Corner for Betis. But a big chance gone begging. 

May 28, 2025, 7:21 PM

20' | Chelsea not good enough till now

They have been surprised by the effort from Betis. 

They have the high line in the defence, and that has been exposed already.

May 28, 2025, 7:18 PM

May 28, 2025, 7:15 PM

13' | Save from Jorgensen

Top class save Jorgensen as Bartra surprised him with a right-footed long effort from outside the box. 

Jorgensen was not happy with the amount of space Bartra had for shooting. 

May 28, 2025, 7:14 PM

Watch that!

May 28, 2025, 7:11 PM

9' | goooooooalllllllllllll | BET 1-0 CHE

Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free commentary - Ezzalzouli gave Betis the lead - BET 0-1 CHE | sportzpoint.com

Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free commentary | Ezzalzouli gives Betis the lead; BET 1-0 CHE

Chelsea caught out, and here comes the first goal from any Betis player in a European final.

Isco with a beautiful pass from right to left inside the box, and Ezzalzouli finished the job for Betis. 

Real Betis 1-0 Cheslea. 

May 28, 2025, 7:08 PM

6' | Save from Adrian

Cole Palmer - UECL 2025 Final

Cole Palmer dribbled through the defence and took his chance with a left-footed shot. 

But the shot was not strong enough to beat Adrian at the near post. 

Actions from both sides. 

May 28, 2025, 7:07 PM

5' | Antony in action

Early chance for Betis. Cardoso's cross from the left fell rightly for Antony inside the box. 

But, Antony's header went over the goal. 

May 28, 2025, 7:05 PM

Team Real Betis

Real Betis starting XI in the Conference League final - sportzpoint.com

May 28, 2025, 7:04 PM

2' | Nearly a mistake

Adrian, who was not supposed to start in the final, nearly messed up the start for Real Betis. 

Jackson nearly had got the better off Adrian as the goalkeeper tried to cheeky inside the box.

May 28, 2025, 7:02 PM

Kick-off!

Here we go!

Chelsea start the proceedings!

May 28, 2025, 6:51 PM

Getting ready!

Isco - Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free commentary

May 28, 2025, 6:48 PM

Young and how!

May 28, 2025, 6:38 PM

Previous meetings between Real Betis and Chelsea

Season Competition Matchday Venue Date Result
05/06 UEFA Champions League Group G Home (Estadio Benito Villamarín) 01.11.2005 1:0 (Real Betis)
05/06 UEFA Champions League Group G Away (Stamford Bridge) 19.10.2005 4:0 (Chelsea)
97/98 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg Away (Stamford Bridge) 19.03.1998 3:1 (Chelsea)
97/98 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Quarter-Finals 1st Leg Home (Estadio Benito Villamarín) 05.03.1998 1:2 (Chelsea)

May 28, 2025, 6:37 PM

The Trophy!

UEFA Conference League 2025 trophy - sportzpoint.com

May 28, 2025, 6:36 PM

Betis fans would be happy to know that!

May 28, 2025, 6:34 PM

We are minutes away

Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free commentary

May 28, 2025, 6:32 PM

Lineups | Real Betis

Real Betis: Adrian; Sabaly, Natan, Bartra, Rodriguez; Cardoso, Isco (c), Fornals; Anthony, Bakambu, Ezzalzouli

Real Betis substitutes: Vieities, Gonzalez, Perraud, Altmira, Lo Celso, Ruibal, Mendy, Rodriguez, Ortiz, Flores, Garcia

May 28, 2025, 6:32 PM

Lineups: Chelsea FC

Chelsea: Jorgensen; Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Fernandez (c), Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Pedro Neto; Jackson

Chelsea substitutes: Sanchez, Bergstrom, Acheampong, James, Colwill, Tosin, Dewsbury-Hall, Amougou, Sancho, George, Nkunku, Guiu

May 28, 2025, 3:23 PM

History in making?

Pellegrini is aiming to become the first Chilean coach to win a major European trophy. At 71 years and 254 days, he would also be the oldest to do so overall, surpassing Marseille coach Raymond Goethals (1993 Champions League) by 23 days.

May 28, 2025, 3:10 PM

Did you know this?

May 28, 2025, 3:04 PM

History awaits!

May 28, 2025, 3:02 PM

This is how Chelsea qualified for the Conference League final

This is how Chelsea qualified for the Conference League final - sportzpoint.com

May 28, 2025, 2:58 PM

This is how Real Betis reached the final!

This is how Real Betis reached the Conference League final! - sportzpoint.com

May 28, 2025, 2:56 PM

How to watch the final?

Football fans from India can watch the Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final 2025 LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels. They can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website.

May 28, 2025, 2:54 PM

Match Details

Match: Real Betis vs Chelsea FC, UEFA Conference League Final 2025

Date: 29 May 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Stadion Wrocław

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7 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026

Even though the number of countries participating in the World Cup would increase, there is a chance that a few well-known footballing nations might miss the flight to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

May 28, 2025, 5:29 AM6 min read

7 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 | sportzpoint.com

The FIFA World Cup 2026, which is set to be the biggest with a record 48 teams, is just one year away. After the huge success of FIFA World Cup 2022, where the world saw an outstanding final between winners Argentina and runners-up France, the next edition is gearing up to break more records. 

But, even though the number of countries participating in the World Cup would increase, there is a chance that a few well-known footballing nations might miss the flight to the FIFA World Cup 2026, in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Today, we will talk about those countries which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026. 

7. Austria

7 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Austria | sportzpoint.com

Austria under Ralf Rangnick surprised everyone with their high pressing game, beating teams like the Netherlands and Poland in Euro 2024. However, their high-pressing game might not give them great results in the USA. Moreover, their Bundesliga talents are also above their peak age. 

Austria have not started their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign at the moment, and Bosnia-Herzegovina have already taken a 6-point lead in the Group H points table. So, it might be tough for them if they make any silly mistakes during the qualifiers. 

Group H
P W D L GD Pts
1
BIH
2 2 0 0 2 6
2
ROU
2 1 0 1 3 3
3
CYP
2 1 0 1 1 3
4
AUT
0 0 0 0 0 0
5
SMR
2 0 0 2 -6 0

6. Croatia

7 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Croatia | sportzpoint.com

Although Luka Modric and company surprised everyone with a runners-up finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and a third-place finish in 2022, the former Real Madrid great would be 40 during the World Cup. So, we can not expect Modric to take his team over the line alone. 

Although they have a defender like Josko Gvardiol, the entire squad is getting aged, and they are already six points behind teams like the Czech Republic and Montenegro, even before starting their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign.

So, they also have very little room for any mistakes. 

Group L
P W D L GD Pts
1
CZE
2 2 0 0 5 6
2
MNE
2 2 0 0 3 6
3
CRO
0 0 0 0 0 0
4
FRO
2 0 0 2 -2 0
5
GIB
2 0 0 2 -6 0

5. Chile

5 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Chile | sportzpoint.com

Chile were once considered one of the toughest South American teams with Copa America victories in 2015 and 2016. But those times are gone now for them. 

They still depend on veteran stars like Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez, who are at the fag end of their careers. With just two wins in 14 South American qualifiers and a paltry nine goals scored, Chile are currently bottom of the points table. 

With Chile being five points adrift of a play-off spot, they might not make it to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Rank Team P W D L Pts
1 Argentina 14 10 1 3 31
2 Ecuador 14 7 5 2 23
3 Uruguay 14 5 6 3 21
4 Brazil 14 6 3 5 21
5 Paraguay 14 5 6 3 21
6 Colombia 14 5 5 4 20
7 Venezuela 14 3 6 5 15
8 Bolivia 14 4 2 8 14
9 Peru 14 2 4 8 10
10 Chile 14 2 4 8 10

4. Qatar

5 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026- Qatar | sportzpoint.com

The 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts created history by losing all three group games, becoming the first host nation to do so. However, after back-to-back Asian Cup victories, they were well on track to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on merit.

But, after winning only three of the eight third-round Asian qualifiers matches, they are now behind Iran and Uzbekistan in the group. 

Although there is a fourth round of safety for them, it is not guaranteed that they will qualify from there.  

Group A
P W D L GD Pts
1
IRN
8 6 2 0 9 20
2
UZB
8 5 2 1 4 17
3
UAE
8 4 1 3 7 13
4
QAT
8 3 1 4 -5 10
5
KGZ
8 2 0 6 -6 6
6
PRK
8 0 2 6 -9 2

3. Senegal

5 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Pape Sarr's Senegal | sportzpoint.com

Senegal, the African football giants, struggled a bit after the departure of coach Aliou Cisse. They had shown great determination during the FIFA World Cup 2022, but after Cisse's departure, they seem to be fading. 

Their senior stars, Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly, now play in the Saudi Pro League and are not at their prime as well. It will be up to their youngsters, like Pape Sarr and Nicolas Jackson, to take them home.

Read Also | 10 most successful African Players with most goals in the UEFA Champions League

But they are now behind DR Congo by a point in qualifying. So, any mistake from them could sweep away the dreams of the FIFA World Cup 2026. 

Group B
P W D L GD Pts
1
COD
6 4 1 1 5 13
2
SEN
6 3 3 0 7 12
3
SDN
6 3 3 0 6 12
4
TOG
6 0 4 2 -3 4
5
SSD
6 0 3 3 -8 3
6
MTN
6 0 2 4 -7 2

2. Cameroon

5 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Onana's Cameroon | sportzpoint.com

Cameroon are Africa's most frequent World Cup participants and has always brought a great flair to the World Cups. But, despite having talents like Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo, they have dropped points against Libya, Angola, and Eswatini.

They are currently one point behind Cape Verde in the Group D points table of CAF qualifiers. 

Group D
P W D L GD Pts
1
CPV
6 4 1 1 2 13
2
CMR
6 3 3 0 8 12
3
LBY
6 2 2 2 -1 8
4
ANG
6 1 4 1 0 7
5
MRI
6 1 2 3 -4 5
6
SWZ
6 0 2 4 -5 2

1. Nigeria

5 big footballing nations which can miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Nigeria | sportzpoint.com

It would be a shame if a team with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Victor Boniface as their attacking trio does not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, despite having a good side, they have underperformed and won only six matches, trailing South Africa by six points in Group C.

Group C
P W D L GD Pts
1
RSA
6 4 1 1 5 13
2
RWA
6 2 2 2 0 8
3
BEN
6 2 2 2 -1 8
4
NGA
6 1 4 1 1 7
5
LES
6 1 3 2 -1 6
6
ZIM
6 0 4 2 -4 4

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Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race?

Kylian Mbappe is leading the race for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot. However, players like Viktor Gyökeres, Mohamed Salah and a few others are also in race.

May 24, 2025, 6:42 PM6 min read

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? | sportzpoint.com

The European leagues are up and running and we have already witnessed some great encounters between the top European teams. The hunt to win the European Golden Boot is also taking shape for the 2024-25 season.

Some big names from the Top five European leagues are already in full swing and they are scoring loads of goals to clinch the coveted annual award for the highest goalscorer in Europe. However, some young and talented players have enlisted themselves in the charts as well; even from outside of the top five European leagues.

According to the coefficient rankings updated by UEFA on 7 November 2024, the top five European Leagues are the English Premier League, Serie A (Italy), LaLiga (Spain), Bundesliga (Germany), and French Ligue 1 respectively. 

Sportzpoint brings you all the details about the leading goalscorers in the top five European leagues, details of the UEFA League ranking, and the leading goalscorers competing for the 2024-25 European Golden Boot.

The European Golden Boot Race

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
Bayern forward Harry Kane won the 2023-24 Golden Boot. (Image Credit | SuperSport))

The Golden Boot is awarded by European Sports Media (ESM) which is a unified association of Football Magazine publications such as Marca, Kicker, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Frankfurter AZ, etc. They took over since 1996-97 season and started a new ranking system based on the position of the league for the respective players. 

The UEFA coefficient ranking is considered a measure for weighting points, with the principle being to acknowledge players who score in leagues of higher quality according to rankings, which makes it tougher to find the back of the net.

The number of goals scored in the top five leagues of Europe are counted with a multiplier of two, while those from leagues ranked six to 21 receive a 1.5 multiplier, and goals from all other leagues are counted as one.

This is how the points system works. 

Before looking at the players' list, here is the official UEFA ranking of league coefficients:

UEFA Ranking: League coefficients

Rank 1-5

Goal scorers from these five leagues receive a multiplier of 2. 

Rank League Nation
1 Premier League England
2 Serie A Italy
3 LaLiga Spain
4 Bundesliga Germany
5 Ligue 1 France

Rank 6-21

Goal scorers from these leagues ranked from 6 to 21 receive a multiplier of 1.5. 

Rank League Nation
6 Eredivisie Netherlands
7 Primeira Liga Portugal
8 Belgian Pro League Belgium
9 Czech National Football League Czechia
10 Süper Lig Turkey
11 Eliteserien Norway
12 Super League Greece Greece
13 Danish SuperLiga Denmark
14 Israeli Premier League Israel
15 Austrian Bundesliga Austria
16 Scottish Premiership Scotland
17 Swiss Super League Switzerland
18 Ekstraklasa Poland
19 HNL Croatia
20 Serbian SuperLiga Serbia
21 Ukrainian Premier League Ukraine

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues (as of 24th May 2025):

Premier League | England

1. Mohamed Salah | 28 Goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Mo Salah | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Liverpool FC
  • Nationality: Egypt
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 28

2. Alexander Isak | 23 goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Isak - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Newcastle United
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • Appearances: 33
  • Goals: 23

3. Erling Haaland | 21 goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Erling Haaland - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Manchester City
  • Nationality: Norway
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 21

4. Chris Wood | 20 goals

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  • Club: Nottingham Forrest
  • Nationality: New Zealand
  • Appearances: 35
  • Goals: 20

5. Bryan Mbeumo | 19 goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Bryan Mbeumo | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Brentford
  • Nationality: Cameroon
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 19

Serie A | Italy

1. Mario Retegui | 25 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
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  • Club: Atalanta BC
  • Nationality: Italy
  • Appearances: 35
  • Goals: 25

2. Moise Kean | 18 goals

Moise Kean - Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: AFC Fiorentina
  • Nationality: Italy
  • Appearances: 10
  • Goals: 5

3. Ademola Lookman | 15 goals

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Sportal.eu)
  • Club: Atalanta BC
  • Nationality: Nigeria
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 15

4. Romelo Lukaku | 14 goals

Romelu Lukaku - 14 goals Serie A | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Napoli
  • Nationality: Belgium
  • Appearances: 36
  • Goals: 14

5. Marcus Thuram | 14 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | SempreInter)
  • Club: Inter Milan
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 32
  • Goals: 14

LaLiga | Spain

1. Kylian Mbappe | 30 goals

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Goal.com)
  • Club: Real Madrid
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 34
  • Goals: 30

2. Robert Lewandowski | 25 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Barca Blaugranes)
  • Club: FC Barcelona
  • Nationality: Poland
  • Appearances: 33
  • Goals: 25

3. Ante Budimir | 21 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Goal.com)
  • Club: CA Osasuna
  • Nationality: Croatia
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 21

4. Ayoze Perez | 19 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Sports Mole)
  • Club: Villarreal
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 19

5. Raphinha | 18 goals

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Eurosport)
  • Club: FC Barcelona
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Appearances: 35
  • Goals: 18

Bundesliga | Germany 

1. Harry Kane | 26 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Eurosport)
  • Club: Bayern Munich
  • Nationality: England
  • Appearances: 31
  • Goals: 26

2. Serhou Guirassy | 21 goals

Serhou Guirassy: 21 goals in Bundesliga 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Borussia Dortmund
  • Nationality: Guinea
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 21

3. Patrik Schick | 21 goals

Patrik Schick | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Bayer Leverkusen 
  • Nationality: Czech Republic
  • Appearances: 31
  • Goals: 21

4. Jonathan Burkardt | 18 goals

Jonathan Michael Burkardt | 1. FSV Mainz 05 - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: 1.FSV Mainz 05
  • Nationality: Belgium
  • Appearances: 29
  • Goals: 18

5. Tim Kleindienst | 16 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Wettfreunde.net)
  • Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Appearances: 31
  • Goals: 16

Ligue 1 | France

1. Ousmane Dembele | 21 goals 

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Ousmane Dembele - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Paris Saint-Germain
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 29
  • Goals: 21

2. Mason Greenwood | 21 goals 

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Get French Football News)
  • Club: Olympique de Marseille
  • Nationality: England
  • Appearances: 34
  • Goals: 21

3. Arnaud Kalimuendo | 17 goals

Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - Arnaud Kalimuendo | sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Stade Rennais FC
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 33
  • Goals: 17

4. Jonathan David | 16 goals

Who is leading the 2024-25 European Golden Boot race? - sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Juvefc.com)
  • Club: Lille OSC
  • Nationality: Canada
  • Appearances: 32
  • Goals: 16

5. Alexandre Lacazette | 15 goals

Alexandre Lacazette - Top goalscorers of the 2024-25 season in the top 5 European Leagues - sportzpoint.com

  • Club: Lyon
  • Nationality: France
  • Appearances: 30
  • Goals: 15

Read Also | Most goals in Europe's Top Five Leagues in 2023/24 Season

The Ultimate European Golden Boot Race (Among the top 10 European Leagues according to UEFA coefficient rankings)

Considering the players from the top 10 European leagues in this list, this is what the current race of chasing the 2024-25 European Golden Boot looks like:

Rank Player Position Club Goals Coefficient Points
1 Kylian Mbappé Centre-Forward Real Madrid 30 2 60
2 Viktor Gyökeres Centre-Forward Sporting CP 39 1.5 58.5
3 Mohamed Salah Right Winger Liverpool FC 28 2 56
4 Harry Kane Centre-Forward Bayern Munich 26 2 52
5 Robert Lewandowski Centre-Forward FC Barcelona 25 2 50
6 Mateo Retegui Centre-Forward Atalanta BC 25 2 50
7 Alexander Isak Centre-Forward Newcastle United 23 2 46
8 Omar Marmoush Centre-Forward 2 clubs 22 2 44
9 Mika Biereth Centre-Forward 2 clubs 24 2 42.5
10 Ousmane Dembélé Right Winger Paris Saint-Germain 21 2 42
11 Erling Haaland Centre-Forward Manchester City 21 2 42
12 Serhou Guirassy Centre-Forward Borussia Dortmund 21 2 42
13 Patrik Schick Centre-Forward Bayer 04 Leverkusen 21 2 42
14 Mason Greenwood Right Winger Olympique Marseille 21 2 42
15 Ante Budimir Centre-Forward CA Osasuna 21 2 42

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