Six nations battle in knockout matches in Guadalajara and Monterrey for the final FIFA World Cup 2026 spots
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament match schedule is officially confirmed with Guadalajara Stadium and Monterrey Stadium selected to host two critical knockout matches each. On Thursday, 26 March 2026, semi-finals will ignite fierce battles on Mexican soil, with the nail-biting finals scheduled for Tuesday, 31 March, where the last two coveted tickets to the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup will be claimed.
Six nations from five confederations — Bolivia, Congo DR, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia, and Suriname — will compete in this thrilling single-leg knockout tournament staged across the vibrant cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey. Guadalajara will feature the play-off pathway including New Caledonia, Jamaica, and Congo DR, while Monterrey hosts Bolivia, Suriname, and Iraq.
Fans eager to witness these game-changing encounters can look forward to securing tickets via FIFA.com/tickets, with further ticketing details to be announced early in 2026.
Marking a significant milestone ahead of the global tournament kickoff on 11 June 2026 at Mexico City Stadium, the play-off tournament in Mexico continues the excitement alongside other key events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw in Washington DC and the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
