Overview
- The field stands at 42 qualified teams, with six berths to be decided in March through intercontinental and UEFA playoffs.
- The 12 top seeds are Mexico, Canada, United States, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Portugal, Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium and Germany.
- Hosts have pre-assigned positions in the draw: Mexico A1, Canada B1, United States D1.
- FIFA will conduct the intercontinental playoff draw on Nov. 20 at its Swiss headquarters following the rankings update.
- Reported playoff contenders include Bolivia, Iraq, New Caledonia, DR Congo, Jamaica and Surinam, while provisional pot lists remain subject to March outcomes.