The third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers continues to provide nail-biting clashes with Saudi Arabia holding Australia to a goalless draw on return of its coach Herve Renard.

FIFA should postpone next month’s vote to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 men’s World Cup until the Gulf state introduces major reforms to protect human rights, according to a report from nine global campaign groups,

Australia and Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. While there was late drama there was little quality on display. Near time, Sultan Al-Ghannam's low shot from just inside the area went in and seemed to give a vital win for Herve Renard,

Brazil get back to FIFA 2026 World Cup qualification duty on Thursday with a trip to Maturin to take on Venezuela. This game is CONMEBOL's only non-qualifying nation up against the only international team to have been present at every single tournament.

After a shaky start, Brazil currently sits in fourth place among the 10 CONMEBOL teams vying for spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Seleção earned 16 points through its first 10 matches and capped off the October international break with victories over Chile and Peru.