Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup has gotten underway around most of the world, but UEFA will just be getting going in the new year now that the UEFA Nations League has come to a close. The road to the 2026 World Cup in the United States,

Follow the latest reaction after the European nations learned their qualifying groups for the 2026 World Cup in North America

The qualification draw for UEFA member nations for the 2026 World Cup was made in Zurich on Friday afternoon.With the expansion of the competition to 48 teams, 16 UEFA countries will qualify for the

World Cup qualifying groups for the UEFA zone teams based in Europe are now set with the UEFA Nations League still likely to determine the final makeup of those groups. Germany, Italy, Portugal, Denmark,

The top team from each of the 12 groups qualifies automatically for the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The second-placed teams will get another chance, via play-offs,

England will renew acquaintances with Serbia in Europe's 2026 World Cup qualifying competition after the draw was made in Zurich on Friday, with Albania drawn in the same group, setting up a politically charged encounter between the Balkan nations.

England were placed in a group with Serbia as the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe took place on Friday. As they prepare to begin life under new coach Thomas Tuchel, England were also drawn alongside Albania,