Africa's play-off winners will progress to a six-team intercontinental qualifier, which will probably be staged from 23-31 March 2026 and can resolve the ultimate two sides at subsequent 12 months's World Cup.
Two nations from the Concacaf (North, Central America and the Caribbean) area and one facet from every of the Asian, Oceanian and South American confederations can even be concerned.
The six nations will probably be break up into two brackets.
The 2 highest-ranked sides will probably be seeded and advance on to the ultimate in every bracket, with the 4 lowest-ranked rivals assembly in semi-finals.
The United Arab Emirates and Iraq will play off for Asia's spot, whereas Bolivia, representing South America, and New Caledonia, representing Oceania, have already booked their locations.
Given Bolivia and New Caledonia are respectively ranked 76th and one hundred and fiftieth on this planet at current, that enhances the possibilities of Africa's consultant advancing on to a closing.
The draw for the play-offs, which will probably be performed in single-leg knockout matches, with extra-time and penalties if required, will probably be held on Thursday, 20 November.
