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CONCACAF unveils 2026 World Cup qualifying format with co-host Canada an auto entry

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Qualifying in the CONCACAF region for the 2026 World Cup will begin in March 2024 with co-hosts Canada, the U.S. and Mexico watching from the sidelines.

FIFA confirmed earlier this month that the three co-hosts will qualify automatically for the expanded 48-team field at the men's soccer showcase.

On Tuesday, CONCACAF laid out the qualifying road map covering its remaining 32 FIFA-affiliated member associations. CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean, actually has 41 member associations but only 35 are FIFA members.

FIFA has said CONCACAF could have up to eight teams at the 2026 tournament, with a further three direct qualification berths and two more possible berths via intercontinental playoffs.

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