Zurich: Following the draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off tournament staged at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, the match schedule for the tournament has been confirmed, FIFA has announced.
According to Kenya News Agency, Guadalajara Stadium and Monterrey Stadium will stage two matches each during the tournament. Guadalajara will host play-off pathway 1 featuring New Caledonia, Jamaica, and Congo DR, while Monterrey will host play-off pathway 2 involving Bolivia, Suriname, and Iraq.
The semi-final matches in both cities are scheduled for Thursday, March 26, with the finals set to be contested on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The tournament will be played in single-leg knockout matches, ensuring high-stakes showdowns in Mexico as the six competing nations seek to secure one of the final places at the first-ever 48 team FIFA World Cup.
Fans eager to attend the play-off matches in Guadalajara and Monterrey will be able to secure tickets via FIFA’s official website. Ticketing information is set to be released early next year.
