intercontinental

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Of the 48 teams participating, the three hosts qualified automatically while 43 places were earned via direct qualification from the confederations and two spots were determined by intercontinental play-offs.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Officials also confirmed that an exchange regarding intercontinental ballistic missiles had taken place between Anthropic and the Pentagon, underscoring the sensitivity of the applications at the heart of the dispute.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Next month, Guadalajara and Monterrey will host intercontinental playoff matches for some of the final spots in the World Cup field.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Its international segment, meanwhile, will benefit from improved performance in Europe and growth in premium cross-border and intercontinental lanes, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Australia thus provides a crucial test of theories about intercontinental differences in societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond