Daijiworld Media Network - Zurich

Zurich, Nov 7: FIFA has announced that the draws for the playoff brackets determining the final six qualification spots for the 2026 World Cup will be held on November 20 in Zurich. The 48-team tournament will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year.

According to FIFA, 16 European teams, including former four-time champions Italy, will compete for four coveted spots at the tournament. These playoffs will be held between March 26 and 31, 2026, while the remaining two slots will be decided through intercontinental playoffs expected to be hosted by Mexico. Notably, Bolivia and New Caledonia have already secured their places in the intercontinental stage.

FIFA stated that the playoff brackets will be seeded based on the next Men’s

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