Fifa to decide 2026 World Cup spots, possible scenarios revealed | OneFootball

The FIFA Date between the 8th and 14th is set to determine new teams qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Teams from North America, Africa, and Europe will take the field with the chance to secure a direct spot in the tournament to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

In CONCACAF, Honduras and Jamaica are closest to qualification. The Hondurans lead Group C with a two-point advantage, while Jamaica tops Group B with the same margin. Both teams can confirm their presence at the World Cup during this window.

In Africa, six teams can secure their spot early. Egypt leads Group A by a wide margin and could qualify in this round. Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Senegal also lead their groups and have good chances of confirming their qualification.

In Europe, Croatia, Slovakia, Spain, France, England, Norway, Portugal, and Switzerland are in a comfortable position. All lead their groups and can stamp their ticket in this FIFA Date.

In Asia, there will be no qualification decisions in this FIFA Date. Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates begin the fight for the last spots.

So far, 18 teams have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup:

- Canada, United States, and Mexico (hosts);

- Japan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Jordan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand (Asia and Oceania);

- Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay (South America);

- Morocco and Tunisia (Africa).

Meanwhile, New Caledonia, representing Oceania, and Bolivia, seventh in the South American Qualifiers, have already secured a place in the intercontinental playoff, which will distribute the last spots for the World Cup.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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