The UEFA playoff pots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have been officially confirmed. Teams participating in the playoffs now know which pots they belong to, determining their potential opponents and matchups for the decisive qualification rounds.

UEFA officials outlined the draw procedures, emphasizing that seeding will be based on the teams’ coefficient rankings. Higher-ranked nations are placed in one pot, while lower-ranked teams are placed in another, aiming to balance the competition and avoid early matchups between favorites.

Football fans across Europe are eagerly anticipating the playoffs, which will decide the final teams to represent UEFA at the 2026 World Cup in North America. Analysts predict intense and closely contested matches, as several nations fight to secure their place in the global tournament.

The confirmed pots allow teams to start strategizing and preparing for the playoffs, with coaches, players, and fans analyzing potential matchups and possible paths to the World Cup. The draw ceremony is expected to generate significant attention across sports media.