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2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoffs: How do they work, when are they, and who's involved?
Six teams will play in the inter-confederation playoffs: one from CONMEBOL, one from Oceania, one from Asia, one from Africa, and two from CONCACAF.
Another five teams are headed to the World Cup, as UEFA's Scotland, Switzerland, Spain, Austria and Belgium are all in.
The teams standing in the way of Wales reaching the 2026 World Cup have been narrowed down after a thrilling final night of group fixtures
President Donald Trump again suggested World Cup matches at US venues could be changed if the administration is concerned about safety in that city.
Nigeria will not play at the 2026 World Cup after they lost on penalties to DR Congo in a play-off in Rabat. The two teams could not be separated after 120 minutes of action with Frank Onyeka and Meschak Elia scoring the goals in the first half of normal time.