Striker Erling Haaland expresses concern, while coach Stale Solbakken remains confident Norway can secure seven points in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
FIFA is considering allowing VAR intervention for corner kick decisions and second yellow cards at the 2026 World Cup, despite concerns about extending match durations.
Some European coaches are displeased that their teams face a tougher qualification path than South America, a region with the highest proportion of teams qualifying for World Cup 2026.
Despite security concerns preventing his visit, French coach Sebastien Migne has led Haiti's national team back to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
Despite a 6-0 victory over Gibraltar in their final World Cup 2026 qualifier, the Czech Republic national team was penalized by the country's Football Association (FACR) for failing to thank their loyal supporters, who had criticized the team's lackluster performances.
After losing in a penalty shootout in the African playoff final and ending their World Cup 2026 hopes, coach Eric Chelle insisted DR Congo used "dark arts".
With Cristiano Ronaldo suspended, Portugal still defeated visiting Armenia 9-1 in their final qualifying match to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup finals.
Coach Gennaro Gattuso believes it is unfair for second-placed teams to enter playoffs, as Italy's hopes of topping group I in the European world cup 2026 qualifiers are almost gone.
According to coach Roberto Martinez, captain Cristiano Ronaldo did not deserve a direct red card after Portugal lost to Ireland in a World Cup 2026 qualifier.