2026 World Cup qualifying: Format, schedule and state of play for each Confederation as UEFA joins the party

2026 World Cup qualifying: Format, schedule and state of play for each Confederation as UEFA joins the party

History will be made at next year’s World Cup, with three countries playing host to the first 48-team tournament. Qualification for the Finals in North America got going a long time ago for five of the six confederations. However, as domestic football takes a backseat for a brief moment, UEFA will join the party as…