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Full list of teams in the World Cup and those knocked out after the latest round of qualifiers.

The latest round of qualifiers around the globe for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen the number of entrants rise to 28.

South Africa book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Nigeria are pushed into CAF playoffs despite beating Benin.

Qatar appeared at the 2022 World Cup as tournament hosts, but the 2026 edition is their first via qualification route.

Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our full text commentary stream of the crucial World Cup qualifier.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino was among attendees in Egypt, continuing a string of appearances with the US president.

India wins the two-match series with a dominant seven-wicket victory in New Delhi before their tour of Australia.

The island nation, located off the African coast, becomes the second-smallest country to qualify for the World Cup.

All to know as Group C leaders Benin try to hold off a fast-finishing Nigeria for direct entry into 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Captain scores 142 as Australia complete a record run chase of 331 and hand India their second loss of the tournament.