UEFA, 2026 World Cup and Qualifiers
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UEFA’s 16-team playoff will determine the last four European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Format, contenders, dates and everything you need to know.
UEFA’s sizable representation at the 2026 World Cup means they’ll stage their own playoffs, as they did in 2022, while those who scraped out of their respective qualifying processes around the rest of the world will be involved in FIFA’s inter-confederation playoffs.
World Cup 2026 European qualifying fixtures, results, groups, full match schedule and kick-off times
The 2026 FIFA mens World Cup takes place from June 11 to July 19; tournament held across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico
The tournament match schedule for UEFA EURO 2028 UK & Ireland has been announced, featuring 51 matches involving 24 teams across 31 days. The tournament will kick off at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff on Friday 9 June and conclude with the final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 9 July.