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A total of 16 nations will discover their opponents for the European play-off spots to qualify for one of four available World Cup spots
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching next summer — but first, the ceremonial pomp of the World Cup draw, still to be held this winter.
When is 2026 World Cup play-off draw? Date, start time, confirmed teams and how to watch - Second round of qualification is scheduled to take place in March 2026
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When is the 2026 World Cup draw?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore when the World Cup draw is, how the seeding works and who has qualified so far.
The draw for the World Cup play-off is on Thursday at 12pm in Switzerland. It will be live on RTÉ platforms. More details will be confirmed shortly. There will be 16 teams chasing the last four European spots. The play-off consists of a semi-final and final. Each round is a single leg.
Netherlands vs Lithuania will kick off at 2:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8:45 p.m. local time in Amsterdam at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The match will be available to watch on select TV Channels and through streaming services in the United States and other countries.