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World Cup play-in finals will decide US and Mexico opponents

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup play-in finals are set for March 31, determining the final opponents for the US and Mexico.

The competition for the final six spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now down to 12 teams, as the play-ins have reached the finals. The four UEFA (Europe) play-in finals and the two inter-confederation play-in finals will be held on Tuesday, March 31 and will determine the final opponents for the U. S.

and Mexico in the group stage. More: How much are World Cup tickets for Texas games? There's a cheaper option Italy, Czechia, Denmark and Jamaica are among the teams still looking to make the field of 48.

Here is where the playoffs stand. UEFA playoff Path A The winner goes into Group B with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland. SEMIFINALS Thursday, March 26 Italy 2, Northern Ireland 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1, Wales 1 (Bosnia and Herzegovina win 4-2 on penalties) FINALS Tuesday, March 31 Italy at Bosnia and Herzegovina, 12:45 p.

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