Overview
- The intercontinental playoff to decide two final 2026 berths is reported for March 23–31 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, according to local coverage.
- Local reports list six entrants from five confederations: Iraq (AFC), DR Congo (CAF), Jamaica and Surinam (CONCACAF), Bolivia (CONMEBOL) and New Caledonia (OFC).
- Reported matchups place New Caledonia vs Jamaica with the winner facing DR Congo in Guadalajara, and Bolivia vs Surinam with the winner facing Iraq in Monterrey.
- Tickets for the playoff games are stated to be available in 2026 through FIFA’s official portal.
- Mexico is confirmed as a co-host with three venues—Azteca (to be renamed Estadio Banorte), Akron and BBVA—set to stage 13 matches, with Guadalajara hosting four group games, Monterrey hosting group matches plus a round-of-16 tie, and Mexico City hosting the June 11 opener; star players such as Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are cited as likely tournament attractions.