The March 2026 FIFA date marks a decisive moment in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup, especially for the Hispanic community in the United States, which will experience the tournament at home with playoff and friendly matches that will define the teams on the road to the tournament.
These days will not only define the last tickets to the tournament, but also the final squads of the favorite teams.
2026 World Cup Playoffs: all the games
The intercontinental playoff is being played in Mexico, between Monterrey and Guadalajara, with six teams fighting for the last two World Cup berths.
Semifinals – Thursday, March 26
Bolivia vs. Suriname
New Caledonia vs. Jamaica
Finals – Tuesday, March 31
Iraq vs. winner Bolivia/Suriname
Democratic Republic of Congo vs. winner New Caledonia/Jamaica
All matches are played as a single game, which increases the tension and makes any mistake decisive.
This mini-tournament is key because it will define the final invitees to the World Cup to be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The UEFA playoff will also be held with 16 participants with 4 places (Filed under: World Cup 2026 playoff and friendlies).
International friendlies: featured matches
For the teams that have already qualified, this is the last opportunity to test players and define their call-ups.
Thursday, March 26
Brazil vs. France
Colombia vs. Croatia
El Salvador vs. Dominican Republic
Friday, March 27
England vs. Uruguay
Morocco vs. Ecuador
Guatemala vs. Algeria
Spain vs. Serbia (after cancellation of Finalissima)
Decisive moment on the road to the 2026 World Cup
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Saturday, March 28
Mexico vs. Portugal
Sunday, March 29
France vs. Colombia
Tuesday, March 31
Mexico vs. Belgium
Croatia vs. Brazil
The Netherlands vs. Ecuador
Honduras vs. Peru
Spain vs. Egypt
(Filed under: World Cup 2026 friendly playoffs)
Cancellation of the Finalissima
The expected duel between Argentina and Spain will not be played on this FIFA date.
Logistical problems and international tensions forced the match to be cancelled, leading both teams to seek alternative opponents.
The 2026 World Cup will be played on U.S. soil, so these matches are a direct prelude to the tournament.
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