FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Key Information
Qualification Process
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification process will determine which teams will join hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States at the tournament. The qualifying rounds will be divided into six confederations: Africa (CAF), Asia (AFC), North America (CONCACAF), South America (CONMEBOL), Europe (UEFA), and Oceania (OFC). Each confederation will use its own qualifying format to select its representatives for the World Cup.
CAF Qualifiers
The CAF qualifiers will see 54 African nations competing for five guaranteed spots at the World Cup. The qualifying process will consist of three rounds: a preliminary round, a group stage, and a knockout stage.
CONCACAF Qualifiers
The CONCACAF qualifiers will see 32 Concacaf men's national teams vying for three direct entries and one intercontinental playoff spot at the World Cup. The qualifying rounds will include a group stage and a knockout stage.
AFC Qualifiers
The AFC qualifiers will feature 46 Asian nations competing for four guaranteed places and one intercontinental playoff berth at the World Cup. The qualifying process will involve a preliminary round, a group stage, and a knockout stage.
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