The draw for UEFA's World Cup qualification playoffs is set for Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 a.m. ET. UEFA's World Cup qualifying playoffs will be contested on March 26 (semifinals) and March 31 (finals). Twelve European countries have already clinched a spot in the 2026 World Cup:

Haiti scored a decisive victory against Nicaragua on Tuesday, securing a place in the 2026 Soccer World Cup. (AP/ Pierre Luxama)

UEFA’s sizable representation at the 2026 World Cup means they’ll stage their own playoffs, as they did in 2022, while those who scraped out of their respective qualifying processes around the rest of the world will be involved in FIFA’s inter-confederation playoffs.

Curaçao on Tuesday drew to Jamaica, sealing its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup that was historic on multiple levels.

President Donald Trump is announcing “FIFA Pass,” which will allow foreigners with World Cup tickets to get expedited visa appointments.

A spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on the line on the final day of UEFA qualification, as Austria gets set to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a potentially winner-take-all clash on Tuesday.

Preview Jamaica vs Curaçao in World Cup Qualifying with TV info, start time, betting odds, and recent form ahead of kickoff.

Panama, Haiti, and the big surprise, Curaçao, have secured their ticket to the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The feat of the Caribbean island is already written in the FIFA history books.🚨 🇨🇼

However, the Belgians’ work is far from done. In order to clinch a spot in the World Cup, they need to have the right result on Tuesday. A win sends Belgium to the World Cup, while a draw sends them through as long as North Macedonia or Wales defeat the other by enough goals. A loss for Belgium makes them subject to losing first place in Group J.