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FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Playoff Draws for November

11/8/2025

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will hold draws on November 20, 2025, in Zurich to determine playoff brackets for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature 48 teams.
Six teams will qualify through the Play-Off Tournament.
Sixteen European teams will compete for four World Cup spots.
The playoffs will occur from March 26-31, 2026.

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will hold draws on November 20, 2025, in Zurich to determine playoff brackets for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature 48 teams.
Six teams will qualify through the Play-Off Tournament.
Sixteen European teams will compete for four World Cup spots.
The playoffs will occur from March 26-31, 2026.