CONCACAF’s qualification process for the 2026 World Cup is going to look quite unusual given the three spots allotted to hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States for the tournament.

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The Hexagonal and Octagonal are no more, replaced by a playoff first round and two rounds of group play,

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At least three nations will seal places at the tournament, and two remaining teams will be given places in the inter-confederation playoffs as up to five teams joins the Canucks, El Tri , and Yanks in the 2026 World Cup.

North and Central American (CONCACAF) World Cup qualification format

First round (March 22-26, 2024): Four teams, home and away

Second round (June 5, 2024 - June 10,

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