FIFA World Cup 2026: Qualification Journey Begins
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification: An Overview
Qualification Format
The qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will commence in September 2023 and conclude in March 2026. A total of 207 teams from all six confederations will compete for 48 spots in the final tournament.
Qualification Guide
The qualification format has been designed to ensure fair representation from each confederation. Teams will be divided into groups and play a series of home and away matches. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the World Cup.
Important Dates
- Start date: September 2023
- End date: March 2026
- 207 teams competing
- 48 World Cup spots available
Confederation Allocations
The allocation of World Cup spots among the confederations is as follows:
- AFC (Asia): 8 spots
- CAF (Africa): 9 spots
- CONCACAF (North and Central America and Caribbean): 6 spots
- CONMEBOL (South America): 6 spots
- OFC (Oceania): 1 spot
- UEFA (Europe): 16 spots
Stay tuned for the latest news and updates on the qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
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