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Overview
- A total of 32 of the 48 teams have secured places at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Portugal crushed Armenia 9–1 and Norway beat Italy 4–1 in the latest window, clinching their spots and pushing Italy into a playoff path.
- Italy is confirmed for UEFA’s 16-team playoff, which awards four berths; the draw is set for November 20 and matches will be played in March 2026.
- In Europe, seven direct places are still to be decided, while five teams are already confirmed for the UEFA playoffs: Ukraine, Ireland, Italy, Albania and the Czech Republic.
- Inter-confederation playoffs will feature DR Congo, New Caledonia and Bolivia, with the other entrants to be the Iraq–UAE winner and two Concacaf runners-up; Concacaf’s last round will also settle direct spots among Suriname, Panama, Jamaica, Curaçao, Honduras, Costa Rica and Haiti.