World Cup Qualifiers Schedule
This page tracks all World Cup 2026 qualifying fixtures across six confederations, with direct links to regional schedules and live standings.
The global qualifying maze
From UEFA's 55-team marathon to CONCACAF's three-phase gauntlet, each confederation has its own rhythm. We stitch together Africa's group stages, Asia's home-and-away ties, and South America's 18-round bloodbath into one navigable hub. No other tournament demands this much travel or calendar juggling — Oceania's playoff contenders might play in Doha one week, Auckland the next.
Why separate pages matter
CONMEBOL qualifiers move at a different pace than CAF's. Europe crams matches into tight windows while CONCACAF staggers theirs. Jump directly to /world-cup-qualifiers for UEFA's Thursday-Sunday doubleheaders or /world-cup-qualified-teams to see who's already booked their 2026 tickets. The data stays clean because we don't force incompatible formats into one messy table.
What you won't find here
We don't replicate FIFA's cluttered PDFs or confederation sites buried in press releases. Match reports live on /live, tactical deep dives on team pages. This hub exists to answer one question: where and when is my team playing next? For everything else, we point you to the right specialist page.
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Frequently asked questions
How many teams qualify from each region?+
UEFA gets 16 slots, CAF 9, CONCACAF 6, CONMEBOL 6, AFC 8, OFC 1. The last 2 spots go to intercontinental playoff winners.
When do CONCACAF qualifiers start?+
The first round began March 2024 for lower-ranked nations. The Hex starts September 2025 — see /world-cup-qualifiers for exact dates.
Which teams have qualified already?+
As co-hosts, USA, Canada and Mexico secured automatic spots. Track others at /world-cup-2026-qualified-teams.
Where are intercontinental playoffs played?+
FIFA hasn't announced 2026 venues yet. In 2022, Qatar hosted all six playoff matches in a single week.
How many qualifiers must Brazil play?+
CONMEBOL's 10-team league means 18 matches — the longest grind. Brazil's last qualifier is September 2025 unless they need playoffs.