UEFA, 2026 FIFA World Cup and European playoffs
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The draw for the UEFA play-offs to reach the 2026 World Cup has been made in Zurich.Twelve group winners (Germany, Switzerland, Scotland, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Austria, Norway,
Six teams from the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania will compete for two spots via the inter-confederation playoff, while 16 teams from Europe will compete in their own playoff for the final four UEFA spots in the tournament. The inter-confederation playoff draw took place first, followed by the UEFA playoff draw.
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