The road to '26: The Netherlands remain the most accomplished soccer nation yet to win a World Cup. The Dutch have been runners-up three times and fell on penalties to eventual champions Argentina in the quarterfinals in Qatar. This cycle has already featured another near miss in the form of a semifinal exit at Euro 2024.

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has returned straight to the training pitch ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello

Reigning champions Argentina have already punched their ticket to defend their World Cup title next summer when they host Colombia on Tuesday.

Which teams are in the World Cup? Which ones have close to qualifying? Breaking it all down, region by region.

Lionel Messi returns to his country as Argentina clashes with rival Colombia in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying today. Find out how to watch this match for free.

Real Madrid says it has struck a deal to sign River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono for the next six seasons. It will be a record transfer for Argentine soccer.

Argentina vs. Colombia in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on June 10. This fixture takes place at the Mâs Monumental Stadium. Argentina vs. Colombia in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on SBS On Demand.

Venezuela also seeks their first World Cup appearance in history. Currently sitting seventh in the standings, they would be in an intercontinental playoff for a chance at a World Cup berth, and now with a four-point lead on Bolivia, they will set their eyes on catching Colombia for direct qualification instead of the playoff.

Big night in the South America zone!The qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup continued on Tuesday night into Wednesday, for the South America zone. It was a night full of lessons, notably seeing

Enzo Fernandez was sent in the 71st minute but Thiago Almada equalized for Argentina 10 minutes later and rescued a 1-1 draw with Colombia in 2026 World Cup qualifying.