The stage is set for Europe’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the official draw for the qualifiers has been announced. In this high-stakes journey, group winners will directly secure their spot in the World Cup, while group runners-up will enter the qualifying playoffs for another chance to make it.

The matches will unfold over two distinct phases. Teams in Groups A to F will compete from September to November 2025, while Groups G to L will kick off their campaigns earlier, from March to November 2025. With spots at the grandest football event on the line, European nations will undoubtedly leave it all on the pitch.