2026 World Cup: 22 teams competing for the final six spots, final verdicts on 31/03/2026

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The 2026 World Cup is the first edition with 48 teams (instead of 32 from 1998 to 2022) - ©  FIFA

22 teams are competing for the final six places at the 2026 World Cup (the first edition with 48 teams instead of 32 and 104 matches instead of 64), for which 42 nations have already qualified. Four will secure their place via the European play-offs, involving 16 teams, while the remaining two (non-European) spots will be decided through the...

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The 2026 World Cup is the first edition with 48 teams (instead of 32 from 1998 to 2022) - ©  FIFA

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