还有8个直通名额，美加墨世界杯已经确认34个席位（美加墨世界杯34席已定，直通名额仅剩8个）

Clarifying CONCACAF slots

The hosts are part of the six slots for CONCACAF, but they qualify automatically. I recall that, for 2026, three hosts qualify automatically, which impacts the remaining slots for the region. That leaves CONCACAF with three additional direct slots plus two inter-confederation playoff slots. So the total setup includes a 48-team format with various allocations for different confederations, including a six-team playoff for two World Cup spots.Understanding playoff slots

The host confederation, CONCACAF, gets two playoff berths along with other slots from AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, and OFC. I need to ensure I’m clear: there will be six teams—one from each confederation except UEFA, plus one additional from CONCACAF. The two top seeds based on FIFA rankings will face the winners of the first matches, deciding two winners. However, I see a date discrepancy: 34 confirmed spots by December 27, 2025, which can’t align with the upcoming qualifiers. I want to avoid any misinformation regarding current sports facts.Clarifying confirmed teams and slots

I think we can provide general information and find out what the user is specifically looking for, like a list of confirmed teams or which confederations have open slots. If they claim there are 8 direct slots left, I could explain that the remaining spots will be determined through playoffs and intercontinental matches. It seems if there are 34 confirmed spots, that means 14 remain—of those, 8 should be direct slots, plus 2 from intercontinental playoffs, not 6! I need to double-check this.Breaking down qualification slots

This suggests there are 8 direct slots plus something else to total 14, with the assumption being 6 would come from playoffs. However, only 2 of those are from intercontinental matches, which complicates things! The UEFA confederation has its own playoff format, but it does lead to direct spots. The term "直通名额" refers to those spots versus playoff spots. It seems a total of 14 might involve both intercontinental and confederation playoffs. Given the confusion, I could ask the user what they want—maybe they're looking for an analysis of remaining qualification paths or a schedule.Offering qualification details

I could offer to list currently qualified teams by confederation or compute different scenarios based on interest. Asking about their team interest seems necessary here. I'll start by replying in Chinese, acknowledging the context of the 2026 World Cup, noting that 34 teams are confirmed and 8 direct slots remain.

Next, I'll provide a breakdown of slot allocations for each confederation and point out that the hosts auto-qualified. I’ll ask what they want—like a list of confirmed teams or schedules—and I can clarify terms like "直通名额" vs. "附加赛.” Keeping it concise is key!