The much-anticipated draw for the inter-confederation playoffs for the 2026 World Cup is set for Thursday, November 20, with games expected to unfold in March 2026. This critical stage will finalize the last two spots for the tournament scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Key Details:
- Date: Thursday, November 20
- Time: 7 a.m. ET
- Location: FIFA HQ, Zurich
- TV: FS1
- Live stream: Fubo (try for free)
Teams Qualified for the 2026 World Cup:
With 42 teams already confirmed, the upcoming playoffs will settle the non-European qualifications:
- Hosts: United States, Mexico, Canada
- AFC: Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
- Concacaf: Haiti, Curacao, Panama
- CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay
- CAF: Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Ghana, Cabo Verde, Algeria, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast
- UEFA: England, France, Croatia, Portugal, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Scotland, Spain, Austria, Belgium
Teams in the Inter-Confederation Playoffs:
The playoffs will include six teams:
- AFC: Iraq
- CONMEBOL: Bolivia
- CAF: Democratic Republic of Congo
- CONCACAF: Jamaica, Suriname
- OFC: New Caledonia
The teams will be split into two groups of three—with semifinals leading to a final match—where one team from each group will advance to the World Cup.
Upcoming Playoffs:
Scheduled from March 23 to 31, all matches will occur in Mexico, utilizing facilities that will later host World Cup matches.
Projected World Cup Draw Pots:
The official draw will occur on December 5, determining how teams will be placed in groups for the tournament.
