FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Live Updates: The playoffs will take part in Mexico in March, with six teams participating.
Seeded teams Iraq and Democratic Republic of the Congo will get byes to play in two playoff finals, after the winners
from the semis are confirmed.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Live Updates: According to reports, the Iranian delegration are in the US for the draw after
threatening boycott. The national team's head coach Ardeshir Amir Ghalenoei has arrived in Washington DC, with a
delegation. FIFA said in a statement, "FIFA has welcomed the arrival of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation
delegation to Washington, DC, including head coach Ardeshir Ghalenoei, to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw and
"FIFA looks forward to continuing to work with the Federation and the host country authorities to ensure preparations
for their participation at the FIFA World Cup 2026 next summer," the statement added.