2026 World Cup: Countries Qualify for Intercontinental Playoffs Confirmed

The 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs will feature Bolivia, DR Congo, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia, and Suriname competing in a mini-tournament scheduled for March 2026 in Mexico. Additionally, 42 countries have automatically qualified for the tournament, with six spots to be filled through the UEFA inter-confederation playoffs in March.

Countries like Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Italy, Poland, and others will participate in the European playoffs to secure their spots. The playoffs will determine the final teams to compete in the 2026 World Cup.