Archive · 3 Sep 2025
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Begin: France, Portugal Start
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming up!
Teams are starting to play games to see who gets to be in the tournament.
The United States, Mexico, and Canada are already in because they are hosting the event.
Teams from Europe, like France, Spain, Germany, and Portugal, are beginning their qualifying matches.
France, who won the World Cup in 2018, is in a group with Ukraine, Iceland, and Azerbaijan.
Spain will play in Bulgaria and Turkey.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to win the World Cup in what is likely his last chance.
These teams are all working hard to make it to the big tournament!
Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway.
France, Spain, Germany and Portugal are starting their qualifying campaigns.
France, coached by Didier Deschamps, is in a qualifying group with Ukraine, Iceland, and Azerbaijan.
Spain's qualifying campaign begins in Bulgaria.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal aims to compete in his final World Cup.
- Who
- France, Spain, Germany, Portugal
- What
- Beginning of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign
- When
- Qualifying campaigns are starting soon.
- Where
- Europe, North America (hosts)
- Why
- To secure spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Tournament
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Host Nations
- United States, Mexico, and Canada
- European Teams Qualifying
- 16 slots available
- France's Qualifying Group
- Ukraine, Iceland, Azerbaijan
- France Coach
- Didier Deschamps
- Spain's First Match
- Bulgaria