[VOVWORLD] - World Cup 2026 qualification came to a close on Wednesday after Iraq edged Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff and became the 48th and final team to qualify for the tournament.

(VOVWORLD) - New York City illuminated its iconic Empire State Building on Tuesday to mark 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026 and showcased the three mascots at this year's tournament - Maple, representing Canada, Clutch of the US, and Zayu of Mexico.

(VOVWORLD) - The president of Iran’s soccer federation Mehdi Taj said on Sunday that he did not know if the national team could play World Cup matches in the United States, adding that the final decision rests with the relevant sports authorities.

(VOVWORLD) - Tickets to next summer’s FIFA World Cup games in Toronto and Vancouver are garnering eye-popping resale prices, following last week’s draw to see which teams would play where and against whom.

(VOVWORLD) - The Trump administration has instructed US embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s national football team won 3-2 against the Philippines at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi Thursday evening in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.

(VOVWORLD) The Vietnamese men's football team lost 0-1 to home team Indonesia in Thursday night match in the first leg of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at Bung Karno Stadium.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam national football team will face Indonesia on Thursday in the first leg of the second round of the Asian (AFC) 2026 World Cup qualifiers.