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More Nine Automatic Slots for Africa in 48-team W’Cup
The International Federation of
Association Football (FIFA) has confirmed the decision to give Africa nine
automatic slots in the 48-team World Cup which begins in 2026. Africa currently
has five slots, but will have an additional four when the expansion begins. According
to a statement on FIFA’s official website, the move will also see 16 teams from
Europe feature at the World Cup, eight from Asia, six from South America and
one direct slot from Oceania.
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Meanwhile the final two
places in the global competition will be decided by six-team play-offs with
teams from Africa, Asia, north and central America, South America and Oceania;
which means Africa could get a 10th slot.
The allocations:
Asia: 8 direct slots – increased from 4.5
Africa: 9 direct slots – increased from 5
North and central America: 6 direct slots – increased from 3.5
South America: 6 direct slots – increased from 4.5
Oceania: 1 direct slot – increased from 0.5
Europe: 16 direct slots – increased from 13
Asia: 8 direct slots – increased from 4.5
Africa: 9 direct slots – increased from 5
North and central America: 6 direct slots – increased from 3.5
South America: 6 direct slots – increased from 4.5
Oceania: 1 direct slot – increased from 0.5
Europe: 16 direct slots – increased from 13
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