As of now, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Groups are being organized by each continental confederation (e.g., UEFA, CONMEBOL, AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, OFC). The qualifying process varies by region, and some confederations have already begun their qualifiers, while others are still in the early stages. Below is a breakdown of the qualifying groups and formats for each region:

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1. Europe (UEFA)

• Teams: 55 UEFA nations.
• Slots: 16 direct qualifiers.
• Format:
  • Teams are divided into 12 groups (mostly 4 or 5 teams per group).
  • The group winners qualify directly.
  • The runners-up and best-performing Nations League teams enter playoffs for additional slots.
• Current Status: Qualifiers began in March 2023 and will conclude in March 2026.

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2. South America (CONMEBOL)

• Teams: 10 CONMEBOL nations.
• Slots: 6 direct qualifiers + 1 intercontinental playoff slot.
• Format:
  • A single round-robin league where all teams play each other home and away.
  • The top 6 teams qualify directly.
  • The 7th-placed team enters the intercontinental playoffs.
• Current Status: Qualifiers started in September 2023 and will end in September 2025.

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3. North America (CONCACAF)

• Teams: 32 CONCACAF nations (after preliminary rounds).
• Slots: 3 direct qualifiers + 2 intercontinental playoff slots.
• Format:
  • First Round: 32 teams play in home-and-away knockout ties.
  • Second Round: 16 teams are divided into 4 groups of 4. The top 2 in each group advance.
  • Final Round: 8 teams play in a single round-robin league. The top 3 qualify directly, and the 4th and 5th teams enter the intercontinental playoffs.
• Current Status: Qualifiers began in March 2024 and will run through 2025.

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4. Africa (CAF)

• Teams: 54 CAF nations.
• Slots: 9 direct qualifiers + 1 intercontinental playoff slot.
• Format:
  • Teams are divided into 9 groups of 6 teams each.
  • The group winners qualify directly.
  • The best 4 runners-up enter playoffs for the intercontinental playoff slot.
• Current Status: Qualifiers began in November 2023 and will continue through 2025.

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5. Asia (AFC)

• Teams: 46 AFC nations.
• Slots: 8 direct qualifiers + 1 intercontinental playoff slot.
• Format:
  • First Round: Lower-ranked teams play in knockout ties.
  • Second Round: 36 teams are divided into 9 groups of 4. The top 2 in each group advance.
  • Third Round: 18 teams are divided into 3 groups of 6. The top 2 in each group qualify directly, and the 3rd and 4th teams enter the fourth round.
  • Fourth Round: 6 teams compete for the remaining slots.
• Current Status: The first round began in October 2023, with later rounds running through 2025.

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6. Oceania (OFC)

• Teams: 11 OFC nations.
• Slots: 1 direct qualifier + 1 intercontinental playoff slot.
• Format:
  • Group Stage: Teams are divided into 2 groups. The top 2 in each group advance.
  • Knockout Stage: Semifinals and finals determine the direct wc qualifiers and playoff team.
• Current Status: Qualifiers began in September 2024 and will conclude in March 2025.

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Intercontinental Playoffs

• Teams: 6 teams (2 from CONCACAF, 1 each from AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, and OFC).
• Format: A knockout tournament to determine the final 2 slots for the World Cup.

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Key Notes

• Host Nations: The United States, Canada, and Mexico automatically qualify as co-hosts.
• Expanded Format: With 48 teams, the 2026 World Cup will feature more nations than ever before, making the qualifiers even more competitive.

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