Brazil prepares for a pivotal World Cup Group C match that could determine their tournament fate after an unexpected draw in their opening fixture.

Turkey aims to bounce back from their opening loss to Australia when they face Paraguay in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in San Francisco.

From Europe’s 16 places to a two-team intercontinental play-off, here is how all 48 World Cup 2026 slots were allocated.

With the USA, Canada and Mexico qualifying automatically, CONCACAF’s other nations fought for the region’s remaining places.

The last two World Cup 2026 places were decided by a six-team play-off staged in Mexico in March 2026.