Overview
- Governor Samuel García confirmed on August 8 that Estadio BBVA will host one of the playoff matches, raising its total World Cup games to five.
- Estadio Akron in Guadalajara is also designated to stage at least one repechaje fixture under FIFA’s testing plan.
- The playoff series will feature six teams—two from Concacaf and one each from Conmebol, AFC, CAF and OFC—competing in elimination rounds for the final two tournament berths.
- FIFA intends to use these matches to assess stadium infrastructure, security protocols and urban mobility under live match conditions.
- Formal ratification of these venues by FIFA remains pending, with official confirmation expected in the coming months.