2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (inter-confederation play-offs)

High school (ages 12+)
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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2026-fifa-world-cup-qualification--inter-confederation-play-offs-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the tournament name?FIFA World Cup 26 Play-Off Tournament
2. What is the scheduled dates?March 2026
3. What are the inter-confederation play-offs in the 2026 World Cup?They are matches between teams from different continents that give a last chance to qualify for the 48‑team tournament.
4. When and where will the play-offs happen?They will be played in March 2026 in Mexico, before the main World Cup.

Confederation: A continental governing body responsible for football within a specific region, such as CONCACAF for North, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Knockout Stage: A tournament format where the loser of each match is eliminated, leading to a single winner.
Competitive Integrity: Ensuring that a competition is fair, unbiased, and that the best teams have a genuine chance to win.