The final two spots for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are up for grabs in Mexico on March 31, with DR Congo facing Jamaica in Guadalajara and Iraq taking on Bolivia in Monterrey. These thrilling matches will determine the last teams to join the 48-team tournament, kicking off on June 11, 2026.
Jamaica secured their spot in the final pathway with a 1-0 win over New Caledonia, while Bolivia edged Suriname 2-1 to set up a clash with Iraq. The winners of these matches will join Group K (Colombia, Portugal, and Uzbekistan) and Group I (France, Norway, and Senegal), respectively.
The matches promise to be intense, with Jamaica seeking a second World Cup appearance after their debut in 1998, and Bolivia aiming for their first appearance since 1994. DR Congo and Iraq also bring strong teams to the table, making these games must-watches.
“We’re ready for this, we’re focused,” said Jamaica’s interim manager Rudolph Seid. “We know it’s going to be tough, but we’ve got the talent and the determination to make it happen.”
Iraq’s manager Graham Arnold had previously called for the playoff to be postponed due to travel chaos triggered by regional conflicts, but the team has since arrived in Monterrey and is preparing for the match.
