There are still six spots left in the 2026 World Cup. The 22 teams battling it out for those half-dozen golden tickets now know the opponents they will directly be up against in the upcoming playoffs.
In their infinite wisdom, FIFA have divided these playoffs into two separate competitions. There will be a 16-team tournament for UEFA nations which will produce four finalists scheduled in March across the continent, with the likes of Italy, Republic of Ireland and Denmark headlining an intriguing pool of contenders.
