{"id":6336,"date":"2025-06-02T19:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T19:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T19:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T19:59:53","slug":"2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Key Dates, Match Results, Schedule, and Rankings Revealed!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/#UEFA\" >UEFA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/#Upcoming_Matches-4\" >Upcoming Matches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/#OFC\" >OFC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/#2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Team\" >2026 FIFA World Cup Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/#Host_Nations\" >Host Nations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/#How_to_Watch\" >How to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/#Final_Draw\" >Final Draw<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/2026-world-cup-qualifiers-key-dates-match-results-schedule-and-rankings-revealed\/#Fan_Take\" >Fan Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The journey to the 2026 FIFA Men&#8217;s World Cup involves teams from across the globe competing for spots in the expanded 48-team event, which will kick off on June 11, 2026, in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As the qualification process progresses, some nations have already clinched their spots, while others are still battling through demanding qualifying matches. Here\u2019s an update on World Cup qualifying, particularly focusing on the Eastern region.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AFC\"><\/span>AFC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Asian qualifiers have reached their third round, with teams vying for eight direct entries and one spot in an intercontinental playoff. Check out the complete AFC rankings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualified_Team\"><\/span>Qualified Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alexi Lalas and David Moss have commented on the aspirations of players seeking to become starters for the US Men&#8217;s National Team in the upcoming tournament.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Matches\"><\/span>Upcoming Matches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, June 5th<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, June 10th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAF\"><\/span>CAF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The African qualification consists of nine groups, where group winners qualify directly, and the four best second-place teams will compete in playoffs for a shot at an intercontinental playoff position. Full CAF rankings are available.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONCACAF\"><\/span>CONCACAF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the US, Mexico, and Canada automatically qualifying as hosts, other CONCACAF nations are competing for additional spots through group stages and playoff matches. Full CONCACAF rankings are displayed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualified_Teams\"><\/span>Qualified Teams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>United States<\/strong> (as a co-host)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mexico<\/strong> (as a co-host)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canada<\/strong> (as a co-host)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Matches-2\"><\/span>Upcoming Matches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, June 4th<\/li>\n<li>Friday, June 6th (Cuba vs. Old &#8211; 3 PM on Fox Sports)<\/li>\n<li>Saturday, June 7th<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, June 10th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONMEBOL\"><\/span>CONMEBOL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The South American qualifiers remain fiercely competitive, with established teams and newcomers contesting for six direct spots plus one intercontinental playoff entry. Complete CONMEBOL rankings are available.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Matches-3\"><\/span>Upcoming Matches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, June 5th<\/li>\n<li>Friday, June 6th\n<ul>\n<li>Colombia vs. Peru &#8211; 4:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Venezuela vs. Bolivia \u2013 6 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, June 10th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UEFA\"><\/span>UEFA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Europe has 16 spots available in the 2026 World Cup, with qualifications organized into 12 groups. Group winners will qualify directly, while the best runners-up will enter the playoffs. Full UEFA rankings can be viewed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Matches-4\"><\/span>Upcoming Matches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, June 6th<\/li>\n<li>Saturday, June 7th<\/li>\n<li>Monday, June 9th<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, June 10th\n<ul>\n<li>Finland vs. Poland &#8211; 2:45 PM<\/li>\n<li>Netherlands vs. Malta &#8211; 2:45 PM (FS2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OFC\"><\/span>OFC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Oceania region has already secured its first World Cup spot, and qualifying rankings are available for OFC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Team\"><\/span>2026 FIFA World Cup Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next team to secure its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be announced.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Host_Nations\"><\/span>Host Nations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For the first time, 48 teams will participate in the World Cup, up from the previous total of 32.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Watch\"><\/span>How to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Matches will be broadcasted on Fox, FS1, Foxsports.com, and the Fox Sports app.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Draw\"><\/span>Final Draw<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for December 2025, in a location determined in the U.S.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fan_Take\"><\/span>Fan Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This news holds significant importance for soccer fans as it marks an exciting evolution in the tournament format, allowing more nations to participate and showcasing the growth of the sport. As the world&#8217;s best teams prepare to compete on a larger stage, it could elevate the overall quality and competitiveness of international soccer, making each match more thrilling to watch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The journey to the 2026 FIFA Men&#8217;s World Cup involves teams from across the globe competing for spots in the expanded 48-team event, which will kick off on June 11, 2026, in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. 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