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World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Schedule, scores, dates, occasions, standings

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The highway to the 2026 FIFA Males’s World Cup is intensifying as groups throughout the globe vie for a spot within the expanded 48-team event set to kick off on June 11, 2026, in the US, Mexico, and Canada. With the qualification course of effectively underway, a number of nations have already secured their locations, whereas others proceed to battle by way of rigorous qualifying matches. Preserve studying for an summary of the present state of World Cup qualifiers – all occasions Japanese.

AFC

The Asian qualifiers are within the third spherical, with groups competing for eight direct spots and one intercontinental playoff berth. View the complete AFC standings.

Certified Groups

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Upcoming Matches

Thursday, June 5

Tuesday, June 10

CAF

Africa’s qualification course of entails 9 teams, with the group winners qualifying immediately and the 4 greatest runners-up coming into playoffs for an opportunity at an intercontinental playoff spot. View the complete CAF standings.

CONCACAF

With the US, Mexico, and Canada mechanically qualifying as hosts, different CONCACAF nations are competing for the remaining spots by way of group levels and playoffs. View the complete CONCACAF standings.

Certified Groups

Upcoming Matches

Wednesday, June 4

Friday, June 6

Saturday, June 7

Tuesday, June 10

CONMEBOL

The South American qualifiers are as aggressive as ever, with conventional powerhouses and rising groups striving for one of many six direct spots and one intercontinental playoff berth allotted to the area. View the complete CONMEBOL standings.

Certified Groups

Upcoming Matches

Thursday, June 5

Friday, June 6

Tuesday, June 10

UEFA

Europe has 16 spots for the 2026 World Cup, with qualification structured by way of 12 teams. The group winners will qualify immediately, whereas the perfect runners-up will enter playoffs. View the complete UEFA standings.

Upcoming Matches

Friday, June 6

Saturday, June 7

Monday, June 9

Tuesday, June 10

OFC

For the primary time, the Oceania area has a assured spot within the World Cup. View the OFC qualifying standings.

Certified Groups

2026 FIFA World Cup Groups

The next groups have secured their spots within the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

Hosts

For extra, go to this up to date record.

What number of groups will qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

For the primary time ever, 48 groups will qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The earlier complete was 32 groups.

How can I watch the World Cup?

Matches can be broadcast on FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports activities App.

When is the ultimate 2026 FIFA World Cup draw?

The ultimate draw will happen in December 2025 at a location to be decided in the US.


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