BREAKING: FIFA Confirms 2026 World Cup Intercontinental Play-Off Draw [FULL LIST]
FIFA has confirmed the draw for the 2026 World Cup Intercontinental play-offs, which will decide the final two spots for the tournament. The draw took place on Thursday afternoon.
Play-off Path A
Semi-final: New Caledonia vs Jamaica
Final: Winner of New Caledonia/Jamaica vs DR Congo
In Path A, New Caledonia will face Jamaica in the semi-final. The winner of that match will then play against DR Congo in the final. The team that wins this final will secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup.
Play-off Path B
Semi-final: Bolivia vs Suriname
Final: Winner of Bolivia/Suriname vs Iraq
In Path B, Bolivia will play Suriname in the semi-final. The winner will then face Iraq in the final. The winner of this match will also qualify for the World Cup.
The two winners from Path A and Path B will complete the list of countries participating in the 2026 World Cup, joining the nations that have already qualified through their respective continental competitions.
These intercontinental play-offs are expected to be intense, as the teams battle for the last available World Cup slots. Football fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see which countries will secure their place in the tournament.
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