FIFA World Cup 2026: The Final Six Spots Up for Grabs in Global Showdown
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest tournament in history, with 48 teams competing in North America. 22 teams remain in contention for the final six spots, which will be decided in the next fortnight.
Four slots will be decided in the final UEFA qualifying round, while two will be decided in the inter-confederation qualification playoffs.
The inter-confederation playoffs will feature six teams from around the world, with the two teams with the highest FIFA rankings, Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq, earning byes to the final. The other four teams will compete in two semifinals, with the winners advancing to the final.
The semifinals will take place on March 26, with the finals on March 31. The winners of both finals will progress to the FIFA World Cup.
In the UEFA qualification playoffs, 16 teams will compete for four spots, with the teams split into four pathways. Each pathway will feature a semifinal and final round, with the winners advancing to the World Cup.
The semifinals for the UEFA playoffs will also take place on March 26, with the finals on March 31. The winners of both finals will progress to the FIFA World Cup.
