2026 World Cup Qualifiers: New Play-off System Explained

Bolivia and other South American nations are gearing up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The qualifying process has changed, and a new play-off system is in place. "Así funciona el repechaje al mundial 2026," explains one video detailing the new rules. The video explains that the seventh-place team from CONMEBOL, along with winners from other confederation play-offs, will compete in a six-team mini-tournament. FIFA rankings will determine the matchups. The tournament will be held in March 2026 in the USA, Mexico, or Canada. This new system provides a more complex and exciting path to the World Cup for many nations.

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Así se jugará el repechaje intercontinental de seis selecciones

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