What time and on which channel to watch the 2026 World Cup play-off draw? | OneFootball

Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup play-off draw

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The headquarters of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will host the draw for the 2026 World Cup play-offs on Thursday, November 20 The 2026 World Cup.

The battle promises to be fierce for the last six qualification spots at the world's premier football tournament.

Twenty-two nations will be involved in this draw, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the sole African representative after clinching the African play-off last Sunday against Cameroon and Nigeria.

What time is the play-off draw?

The draw for the World Cup qualifying play-offs is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 GMT.

Which channel will broadcast the draw?

Several broadcasters will cover the ceremony, including beIN Sports and SuperSports, as well as L’Équipe and FIFA+, the official platform of the International Football Federation.

Which 22 teams are competing in the play-offs?

Six nations will compete in the intercontinental play-offs:

DR Congo – 56th

Iraq – 58th

Jamaica – 70th

Bolivia – 76th

Suriname – 123rd

New Caledonia – 149th

Sixteen nations will be involved in the European play-offs:

Pot 1: Italy, Denmark, Turkey, Ukraine

Pot 2: Poland, Wales, Czechia, Slovakia

Pot 3: Ireland, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo

Pot 4: Sweden, Romania, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland