New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The European qualifying campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its decisive phase with the play-off draw, determining the final four berths from the UEFA zone. Scheduled for March 2026, these single-leg knockouts will feature 16 teams competing across four distinct paths, each culminating in a play-off final. The process combines performance-based seeding from the group stage with additional places awarded through the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League rankings.

Sixteen nations are still vying for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Twelve earned their place as group runners-up in regular qualifying, while four more booked tickets through the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League backdoor.

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