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2026 World Cup European playoffs: live updates, highlights, reaction

Enjoy all the moments from Tuesday's 2026 World Cup European playoffs as eight teams look to qualify for four spots at this summer's tournament.

England vs. Japan result: Mitoma's strike enough as visitors claim victory -- as it happened

England were beaten at Wembley by Japan on Tuesday night as Kaoru Mitoma made history for the away side to secure their first ever win over The Three Lions.

Meet 2026 World Cup debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan

From soccer to food, experts on each national team to qualify for their first World Cup in 2026 help us get better acquainted with their country.

Wales, Northern Ireland draw in post-WC playoff friendly

Wales and Northern Ireland played out a 1-1 friendly draw at Cardiff City Stadium as they tried to get World Cup heartbreak out of their system.

Türkiye win playoff to set up USMNT clash at 2026 World Cup

Türkiye beat Kosovo in Tuesday's European playoff final to secure a berth at the 2026 World Cup and a place alongside co-hosts the United States in Group D.

South Africa 1-2 Panama - Mbekezeli Mbokazi scores screamer but Bafana have plenty to fix before World Cup

South Africa controlled the tempo for the lion's share of both games, but their dominance did not always translate to goals and lapses at the back meant they drew 1-1 in Durban and lost 2-1 in Cape Town.