The world’s premier international football competition will return in 2026, for the first time in three countries – Canada, Mexico, USA. The final will be played in New York New Yersey Stadium on 19 July, 2026, with the opening match due to take place on Thursday, 11 June in Estadio Azteca Mexico Cityon. Also for the first time, the 2026 World Cup will see the participation of 48 teams, 16 more than the last seven editions of the tournament since 1998.
The division of places by continental confederations has already been defined: AFC (Asia): Eight direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place CAF (Africa): Nine direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place Concacaf (North and Central America, plus the Caribbean): Six direct spots + two inter-confederation play-off places CONMEBOL (South America): Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place OFC (Oceania): One direct spot + one inter-confederation play-off place UEFA (Europe): 16 direct spots. The three host countries will automatically qualify for the tournament, thus occupying three of the Concacaf slots.
De loting heeft plaats gevonden in Washington DC op 5 december 2025.
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Arnold Witjes 