UEFA World Cup Playoffs: 16 Teams Compete for 4 Spots (March 26 & 31)

UEFA's World Cup qualification playoffs are also scheduled for March 26 and 31, 2026, with 16 European teams competing for the final 4 UEFA spots at the World Cup. Combined with the intercontinental playoffs, the final qualification picture for the 48-team tournament will be complete by April 2026. The tournament kicks off June 11, 2026 in Mexico City with the final on July 19, 2026.