The ultimate two locations shall be determined by way of play-offs between the remaining runners-up and the best-ranked 2026-27 Nations League non-qualified group winners.
The make-up of the play-offs will rely on the variety of spots wanted for the host nations.
If two are used, then eight groups will compete in two pathways for the ultimate two spots, with single leg semi-finals and finals.
If one is used then 12 nations will compete in three pathways for the three remaining spots, with single leg semi-finals and finals.
If not one of the 4 locations are utilized by host nations then eight groups will contest 4 home-and-away play-offs, with the winners going by.
Ought to all the residence nations emerge by qualifying as both group winners or runners-up, then 4 spots shall be allotted by the play-offs.
Six stadiums in England – Wembley, Etihad Stadium, Anfield, Villa Park, Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium and St James’ Park in Newcastle – will host video games in 2028, whereas Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, Hampden Park in Glasgow and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff make up the checklist.
Northern Eire was initially named as a bunch nation, however has since pulled out after Belfast’s Casement Park was eliminated as an choice on account of funding..
The qualification schedule is predicted to be finalised in autumn 2025.
