Clarifying tournament slots

Looking back at 2022 in Qatar, the AFC had 4.5 slots, then host Qatar made it 5.5. Total AFC teams in the finals were actually 6, including Qatar and 5 qualifiers. For 2026, I think CONCACAF has 6 direct slots, plus 2 intercontinental playoff spots, with 3 hosts adding up to 9. There might have been talks about whether hosts are included in the 6 slots. Anyway, with the expanded 48-team format, CONCACAF definitely has more spots, broadening pathways.Crafting a congratulatory response

I see that the qualification format includes League A Nations League, but I want to keep it conversational rather than technical since the user didn't ask for commands. It seems they would appreciate a reaction, so I’ll offer context about Haiti's last World Cup appearance in 1974 being a milestone.

I'll congratulate them and ask if they’d like analysis on group prospects or a squad snapshot. I'll also share a fun fact about their star player Emmanuel Sanon. Let's craft it in Chinese for extra flair!Discussing Haiti's historical moment

This is a significant moment! We can highlight Emmanuel "Manno" Sanon scoring against Italy and ending Zoff's record as a safe historical reference. For the expanded format in 2026, I can note that there will be more slots for North American and Caribbean teams, with hosts like the US, Canada, and Mexico qualifying automatically.

I wonder if the user wants to create a post. I could help them draft some catchy one-liners. Additionally, I'll check on the official confirmation of this news and offer to verify the sources if needed.Planning a response for news verification

I realize that verifying news would need network access, so I should ask the user if they want me to check the FIFA or CONCACAF official site. I'll make sure to seek their approval if there are any network restrictions.

Next, I’ll create a response that includes a quick reaction and a short historical context. I want to keep it concise and offer various options for further assistance, like verifying sources, producing a quick explainer, or previewing opponents without heavy formatting.