The 2026 World Cup qualifying matches are underway, featuring several key games across international football. Colombia’s Luis Diaz came close to scoring an opening goal against Uzbekistan in a recent match. Other notable games included Portugal in action and a highly anticipated clash between England and Croatia. Ongoing coverage of the World Cup, including updates on the Netherlands national team, is being provided through a liveblog. The qualifying stage is crucial for teams vying for a spot in the expanded 48-team tournament. Fans are following the progress of their national teams as they compete for qualification. The liveblog offers real-time news and updates from all qualifying matches.