Less than 211 days remain until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played between June and July in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In November 2025, many teams are just one step away from qualifying, while others are facing their last great opportunity to fulfill their World Cup dream.
In total, 20 places remain to be defined to complete the 48 teams that will compete in the World Cup. Most confederations – including UEFA (Europe) and CONCACAF (North, Central America and the Caribbean) – are entering weeks of maximum tension.
In CONCACAF
The three host teams of the 2026 World Cup (Canada, the United States and Mexico) have already secured their tickets.
But there are still three more direct places up for grabs for the region.
Teams such as Jamaica and Honduras are in a position to qualify if certain combinations of results are achieved.
There are 20 spots still to be decided
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In UEFA
Europe allocates 16 direct places, and only one team (England) has so far qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
Big names seek to avoid playoff drama:
For example, France, Spain and Portugal have the opportunity to seal their passage in the coming dates if they achieve the necessary results.
More regions, same emotions
In Africa (CAF), nine teams have already secured their direct berth to the 2026 World Cup and four others are fighting for the only ticket for the intercontinental playoff.
In Asia (AFC), eight teams have already qualified and the rest are in contention for a play-off berth in November.
What to expect in the coming weeks?
A full day of decisive matches in all confederations between November 13 and 18.
Combinations of results that could give some teams an immediate ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
Beginning of the intercontinental play-off phase in March 2026, where the last two places will be decided.
In short: if you are a Latino fan in the U.S., these weeks are key.
Every result can change the map of the 2026 World Cup, and the dream of seeing your country at the big soccer party is closer than ever.
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