World Cup 2026 qualifying matches are underway, with Ecuador and Ivory Coast playing to a scoreless first half despite Ecuador hitting the crossbar twice. Today also marks the debut of Curaçao in the global football competition. The Netherlands national team will play its first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign later today. In addition to these matches, other qualifying duels are also taking place across the globe. Fans can follow all the latest developments and news from the World Cup qualifiers through a liveblog providing up-to-the-minute coverage. The qualifying process will determine which nations advance to the final tournament in 2026.