There is still so much to figure out before the 2026 World Cup draw takes place on December 5, with qualified teams across the globe now crossing their fingers when it comes to which pot they will be placed in.

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Why is that such a big deal? Well, the higher pot you’re placed in the easier draw you get. In theory.

Below is a look at which teams already know which pot they will be in for the draw, the projected pots for the teams who have already qualified for the World Cup and predicting who the final teams to make it will be and which pot they will be placed in.

How do FIFA determine which pots teams are in for the 2026 World Cup draw?

This very helpful explainer from our own Nick Mendola goes through the details on exactly how teams are placed into ea

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