Portugal was minutes from securing their place in the 2026 World Cup after Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Hungary in Lisbon on Tuesday.
South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games.
Meet the team of part-timers, ranked 150 by FIFA, hoping to reach next summer's tournament. "Every young boy wants to play in a World Cup -- it is a dream ... and we know we have a chance."
The October international window as we know it is about to close for the very last time. It's part of a big change to FIFA breaks that begins next season.
ESPN spoke to one of Estêvão's youth coaches at Palmeiras, Rogério Ferreira, to hear the story of how tough love and hard work saw the winger reach the top.
USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino said he would wait until Tuesday to determine if Christian Pulisic will play in the friendly against Australia, while Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been ruled out due to ongoing issues with his knee.
Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.