The 2026 World Cup qualifying draw for Uefa teams will take place on Friday, determining the opponents for the expanded tournament featuring 48 teams across three countries.
A total of 16 teams from Europe will qualify, with the new format consisting of 12 qualifying groups and a shift to smaller groups, making qualification more competitive.
Groups will include a mixture from five pots, with restrictions on team placements, adding complexity to the draw and qualifying structure for European teams.
The top team from each qualifying group will automatically go to the World Cup, while the runners-up will enter playoffs with four Nations League teams for additional spots.
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