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World Cup 2026 European playoffs teams, schedule, bracket for UEFA nations chasing final four spots
In total, 54 competing UEFA nations were assigned to 12 different qualifying groups. Those groups saw matches take place in a round-robin format over the course of 2025, concluding in November. The teams that finished top of each group qualified automatically for the World Cup, while the 12 runners-up earned a place in the playoffs.
All the latest from the draw for the play-offs for the World Cup with Northern Ireland, Wales and Republic of Ireland all waiting to find out their opponents.