2026 World Cup Playoffs: Haaland, Portugal & England – Live Updates

Angletterre finds the fault !!!

Which other than Harry Kane to unlock the English counter. On a corner, the Bayern Munich striker is left strangely alone in the surface and places a head with finesse in the small Serbian net (1-0, 34 ‘).

Two goals blowing back !!! (34 ‘)

Cyprus reduces the brand thanks to Loizos Loizou against Romania (1-2) while Albania opens the penalty score (Kristjan Asllani).

Harry Kane very close to opening the scoring!

On a deviated strike from Madueke in the Serbian surface, Harry Kane is a few centimeters to take the ball to conclude.

Portugal is surprised !!!

The Hungarians strike first through Barnabas Varga! (1-0, 22 ‘).

Dragus signs a double !!!

The Romanian striker Denis Dragus doubles in front of the Cyprus (0-2, 19 ‘).

The point on all meetings after 15 minutes

– Hungary – Portugal (0-0)
– Serbia – England (0-0)
– Albania – Latvia (0-0
– Norway – Moldova (2-0)
– Bosnia – Austria (0-0)
– Cyprus – Romania (0-1)

Portugal and Hungary are gaping (0-0, 15 ‘)

The Hungarians have been evolving in a low block since the start of the game. The Portuguese are struggling to find the fault despite an attempt by Nuno Mendes repelled by Attila Szalai.

Haaland doubles the bet !!!

The Norwegians are already leading two goals to Oslo. After Myrhe it is Erling Haaland’s turn to score against a Suffering Moldovan Defense (2-0, 12 ‘).

First English strike!

The Three Lions settle in the Serbian half of land. The middle of Arsenal Declan Rice tries his luck in front of the surface, but Petrovic captures without trembling.

Norway entrance mark!

Felix Myhre allows Erling Haaland teammates to take the lead against Moldova (1-0, 8 ‘).

First goal of multiplex !!!

Romania starts well in Cyprus. Denis Dragus deceives the Cypriot porter Ribeiro from the second minute of the match (0-1, 3 ‘)

Let’s go !!!

The multiplex kick -off for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup was given on all lawns.

Clément Turpin with a whistle in Serbia

The French referee officiates for the meeting between Serbia and England.

Hymns resonate in Belgrade

England hopes to chain with a fifth success of rank since the start of the playoffs, this evening, facing Serbia which remains on thirteen matches in a row without defeat at home in qualifying.

The two departure 11 of Hungary – Portugal

The composition of Norway in the face of Moldova

Erling Haaland well holder.

Serbia’s compositions – England

The Three Lions will be taken by Harry Kane (Captain).

On the Serbian side, the captain will be the defender of Nottingham Forest Nikola Milenkovic.

New in the hen of the Blues

After losing against France (0-2), Ukraine conceded a draw in Azerbaijan (1-1) this Tuesday evening.
In group F, Ireland lost to Armenia (2-1). Portugal therefore has the opportunity to take a big step towards qualification in the event of victory against Hungary this evening.

7 matches on the program tonight!

In addition to the Blues match, to follow on another direct, six other games are also on the program:
– Hungary – Portugal
– Serbia – England
– Albania – Latvia
– Norway – Moldova
– Bosnia – Austria
– Cyprus – Romania

Hello everyone

Welcome to this direct commented on qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup in the United States.


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Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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