The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking shape, with the expanded 48-team tournament set to unfold across the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. As qualifying campaigns conclude globally, a diverse mix of continental champions, returning giants, and historic debutants have secured their place in the biggest World Cup ever staged.
The Full List of Qualified Teams (by Confederation)
- AFC (Asia): Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan
- CAF (Africa): Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
- CONCACAF (Hosts & Qualifiers): Canada, Mexico, United States
- CONMEBOL (South America): Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
- OFC (Oceania): New Zealand
- UEFA (Europe): Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain
- Dates: The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- The Draw: The main group stage draw will be held on December 5 in Washington D.C.
- Final Berths: The remaining slots will be decided through inter-confederation playoffs in March 2026.
- Historic Debutants: Cape Verde (population 525,000) became one of the smallest nations ever to qualify.
- Defending Champions: Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will defend their title.
Sources: Sky Sports
