The street to the twenty third FIFA World Cup in 2026, hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, is taking form, with 29 of the 48 slots now secured.
The brand new, expanded format options 12 teams of 4 groups, with the highest two and eight greatest third-placed groups advancing to an unprecedented Spherical of 32 knockout stage.The worldwide qualification race is nearing its conclusion. Whereas one matchday stays, the March worldwide break will finalize the playoff winners throughout confederations. Europe has been swift, with England and France turning into the primary UEFA nations to qualify.
The 29 confirmed nations embrace the Hosts (United States, Canada, Mexico), 9 from Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal), Six from South America (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay), Eight from Asia (Japan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Jordan, South Korea, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia), and the primary Two from Europe (England, France), together with New Zealand from Oceania.
With 19 spots nonetheless up for grabs, the approaching months promise intense closing battles for a spot on soccer’s largest stage.
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