On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, a packed schedule of international football features decisive matches for qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026. The evening's action includes the second legs of the UEFA playoffs and the intercontinental playoffs, which will determine the final teams for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In the intercontinental playoffs, Italy faces a must-win match against a yet-to-be-verified opponent for one of the final World Cup berths. Similarly, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is competing in its intercontinental playoff fixture. The specific opponents for these matches, as well as the results of the first legs, require verification from official FIFA sources and were not confirmed in the initial search.
Concurrently, the Belgian national team, the Red Devils, is scheduled to play an international friendly against Mexico. This match serves as preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming major tournament.
Fans can follow a marathon of football due to time zone differences, with the European playoffs followed by the intercontinental matches. The outcomes of the intercontinental playoffs will finalize the 48-team lineup for the 2026 World Cup.
