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2026 World Cup European playoffs: Live updates, highlights, reaction
Sixteen European teams are vying for four spots at this summer's 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow live here!
World Cup playoffs: Italy win to reach final; Türkiye advance
Türkiye beat Romania 1-0 and will face either Slovakia or Kosovo for a spot at its first World Cup since a third-place run in 2002.
Mexico missing 12 regulars for Belgium, Portugal friendlies
Mexico's Javier Aguirre prefers not to dwell on absences and instead focus on players he has available for two warmup matches ahead of the World Cup.
Wales and Republic of Ireland into extra time, Northern Ireland out -- 2026 World Cup LIVE: Latest updates from European playoffs
Follow the ESPN live blog as Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland attempt to move one step closer to joining England and Scotland at the World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel tells England fans to back 'nervous' players
Thomas Tuchel has called on England supporters to show patience and back any "nervous" players when they face Uruguay at Wembley on Friday.
Paul Pogba scores in Monaco friendly ahead of return
AS Monaco's bid for a Champions League spot next season could be boosted by the return of midfielder Paul Pogba.