FIFA has officially confirmed the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ Play-Off Tournament, set to take place in Mexico from 26 to 31 March 2026. This high-stakes event will determine the final two teams to qualify for the historic 48-team World Cup, the largest in the tournament’s history. Six nations — Bolivia, DR Congo, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia, and Suriname — will battle it out in single-leg knockout matches for their chance to join football’s grandest stage next summer.
Two iconic venues in Mexico, Guadalajara Stadium and Monterrey Stadium, will each host two matches. Guadalajara will stage Play-Off Pathway 1, featuring New Caledonia, Jamaica, and DR Congo, while Monterrey will host Play-Off Pathway 2, including Bolivia, Suriname, and Iraq. The semi-finals are scheduled for Thursday, 26 March, with the decisive finals to follow on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
The tournament promises thrilling, do-or-die football as underdog nations vie for global recognition. With no second legs, every moment will count, making for an electrifying atmosphere in both host cities. This play-off tournament marks a key milestone on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™️, which kicks off on 11 June at Mexico City Stadium.
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