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FIFA WK 2026 Trekking Europese kwalificatie infographic
Graphic shows the European qualifying draw for FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Europese landen beginnen aan weg naar FIFA WK voetbal 2026

By Chris Dinsdale

December 13, 2024 - The European qualifying draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted by United States, Mexico and Canada in June-July 2026, has taken place in Zurich, Switzerland. The first qualifying matches get underway in March 2025.

Teams drawn into six groups of four teams and six groups of five teams, with group winners qualifying directly for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The runners-up and best performing teams from the UEFA Nations League contest play-offs to decide which four join them.

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be first edition to feature 48 teams. Group stage will consist of 16 groups of three teams, with top two teams in each group progressing to knockout rounds.

The tournament will be held in 16 venues across 11 U.S. cities, along with three venues in Mexico and two in Canada.

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PUBLISHED: 13/12/2024; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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