Alexander Isak will see coach in 'cowboy hat' after getting timely boost
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexander IsakIraq claimed the 48th and final place at the World Cup 2026 after defeating Bolivia 2-1, while Bosnia and Herzegovina shocked four-time champion Italy on penalties to complete the tournament fieldAlexander Isak is set to play at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)The 48-team line-up for FIFA's largest ever World Cup is now finalized, following a qualifying process that lasted over two and a half years.And Alexander Isak, injury permitting, will be there. The Liverpool striker hasn't played since suffering a serious leg injury against Tottenham in December, but he is close to making his return to first-team action.Isak will be hoping to end the season strongly and play at this year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
We're going to the World Cup, baby. Yeah, I can't analyze it."Graham Potter has led Sweden to the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Elsewhere, Iraq secured the 48th spot at the World Cup by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff at Monterrey in northern Mexico on Tuesday, just hours after Bosnia and Herzegovina surprised four-time champion Italy on penalties in Europe.Eight European teams were vying for four spots on the final day of qualifying.The new intercontinental tournament held in Mexico determined the remaining two places.
Turkey will be in Group D with the United States, Paraguay and Australia.After reaching its first World Cup since 2006, the Czech team will play in Group A with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea. The World Cup qualifiers for the 2026 tournament began on 7 September 2023 with matches in South America.Full World Cup drawGroup A: Czechia, Mexico, South Africa, South KoreaGroup B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, SwitzerlandGroup C: Brazil, Haiti, Morocco, ScotlandGroup D: Australia, Paraguay, Turkey, United StatesGroup E: Curacao, Ecuador, Germany, Ivory CoastGroup F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, TunisiaGroup G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New ZealandGroup H: Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Spain, UruguayGroup I: France, Norway, Senegal, IraqGroup J: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, JordanGroup K: Colombia, Jamaica, Portugal, UzbekistanGroup L: Croatia, England, Ghana, PanamaChoose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Alexander IsakLiverpool FCArsenal FCBrightonChelsea FC