The ultimate step on the highway to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now clear, after FIFA confirmed the matchups for the intercontinental playoffs. These video games will determine the final two groups to qualify for the event in america, Mexico and Canada.
The Draw: Who Performs Who
FIFA carried out the draw on Thursday, formally organising the 2 three-team brackets.
Bracket 1
Bracket 2
These matchups will decide which two nations take the ultimate World Cup locations.
How the Intercontinental Playoff Works
The format is easy:
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Every bracket has one Semifinal and one Last.
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The 2 lowest-ranked groups in every bracket play the Semifinal.
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The best-ranked staff waits within the Last.
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All matches are single-leg knockouts.
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Further time and penalties can be used if wanted.
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The winners of the 2 Finals qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
There are not any second legs and no security web — one match will determine every thing.
Dates and Venues
FIFA has additionally confirmed when and the place the matches can be performed:
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Semifinals: Monday, 23 March
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Finals: Tuesday, 31 March
All video games will happen in Mexico at two World Cup stadiums:
With the draw accomplished and the schedule set, the countdown to the final two World Cup spots has formally begun. The strain can be excessive, the margins extraordinarily small — and solely two groups will make it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
