For the first time in history, the World Cup 2026 will be made up of 48 selections. And, with that in mind, FIFA has also modified the structure of the Repechaje To access this appointment
How will this renewed last stage of classification be played? Where and when will it take place? What are the classified selections? The answers to all those questions about the format and the participantsnext.
When and where do repechage play for the 2026 World Cup?
The repechage for the 2026 World Cup will be played in March 2026in one of the three countries –Mexico, the United States the Canada– They will receive the World Cup months later. It still remains for FIFA to confirm exact headquarters and dates.
Classified to Repechaje for the 2026 World Cup
- New Caledonia (Oceania)
- To confirm (Conmebol)
- To confirm (Concacaf)
- To confirm (Concacaf)
- To confirm (Asia)
- To confirm (Africa)
Repechaje format for the 2026 World Cup
The repechage will have Six selections -a by Confederation-, which will be divided into Two keys. He Best ranked From each key it advances directly to the finalwhile the other two sets face in a semifinal. The winner of each final advances to the World Cup.
Who will be the participants? To Nueva Caledonia, classified by Oceania, the selection that ends will be added Seventh in the South American Qualifiers; The winner of a Playoff in Africa among the best four seconds of each area; The winner of a duel between the two Escorts of the fourth round of Asia; as well as two best seconds of the third round of Concacaf.
