Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also clinching

Brazil captain Marquinhos apologises to the fans after an "embarrassing" display in their 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by rivals Argentina in Buenos Aires.

After Bolivia’s 0-0 draw with Uruguay at El Alto, Argentina beat Brazil 4-1 in front of 85,000 fans at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium despite the absence of Lionel Messi. Brazil’s worst deficit in South American World Cup qualifying history compounded pressure on coach Dorival Júnior, who took over in January of last year.

Wales handed North Macedonia an added-time present but then clawed back a scrappy equaliser as time expired to draw 1-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.Montenegro also scored six minutes into added time to eke out a 1-0 home win over the Faroe Islands.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei praised Mehdi Taremi's impact after the Inter Milan striker scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday that secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals.

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.