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World Cup 2026 Draw: 4 Spots Up For Grabs!
20 Nov
Summary
- The 2026 World Cup draw is on December 5 in Washington D.C.
- Forty-two teams have already qualified for the tournament.
- Playoffs in March 2026 will decide the final two spots.
The highly anticipated draw for the 2026 World Cup is set for December 5 in Washington D.C., marking a significant milestone as the tournament nears. While the host nations—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—automatically qualify, the journey for many nations continues.
A total of 42 teams have already clinched their spots, but the race is far from over. European teams will battle it out in playoffs in March 2026 to claim four of the remaining berths, while inter-confederation playoffs will determine the final two non-European qualifiers.
These crucial playoffs, involving six teams from various confederations, will be held in Mexico, with matches taking place at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. The draw on Thursday will finalize the matchups for these single-leg games, leading up to the 48-team tournament.
