World Cup 2026 Map: 42 Spots Locked In and 6 Playoff Bouts to Decide the Rest
The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, is expanding to 48 teams. Forty-two teams have already secured their places, leaving six playoff slots to be decided through a global playoff phase. The article lays out how each confederation will determine their representatives, and when the big draw in Washington will settle the final lineup. It also previews the European path, the intercontinental playoff fight, and the schedule for March matchups. Expect drama, dates, and a lot of flags waving.