However, in the list of 42 confirmed teams, La Roja (Chile) is not featured in any of the pots. According to information from the Argentine Noticias Argentinas agency, FIFA divided the 48 participating teams into four pots according to the ranking. Chile's absence at this stage is due to the fact that, unlike its South American counterparts (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay), La Roja did not secure a direct spot in the qualifiers.
Where is Chile's spot?
The list of qualified teams confirms that Chile's spot is still up for grabs in the playoff stage. Pot 4 has places reserved for the winners of Intercontinental Playoff A and B, where several teams from CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, AFC, and OFC are fighting for the final ticket. Had Chile qualified, it would have been placed in Pot 2, along with Uruguay and Colombia.
On the day of the draw for the 2026 World Cup, one of the most frequently asked questions is about the fate of Chile, which has historically been a key participant in CONMEBOL.
