As of October 2025, 28 teams have already qualified, while 20 spots remain open. Teams from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania are battling it out in the qualifying rounds to secure their place in WC26.
Another reason this World Cup stands out is that, for the first time ever, the tournament will be jointly hosted by three nations — Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Matches will take place across 16 iconic cities throughout North America, offering fans an unforgettable experience.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The group stage will feature 12 groups, each consisting of four teams competing for a spot in the knockout rounds.
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Co-hosts: Canada, Mexico, USA AFC: Australia, IR Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan CAF: Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia Concacaf: Curaçao, Haiti, Panama CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay OFC: New Zealand UEFA: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland (42 of 48 teams).
How Many Teams will Compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
| Continent | Direct Spots | Playoff Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Asia (AFC) | 8 | 1 |
| Africa (CAF) | 9 | 1 |
| Europe (UEFA) | 16 | — |
| North & Central America (CONCACAF) | 6 | 2 |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | 6 | 1 |
| Oceania (OFC) | 1 | 1 |
Fifa World Cup 2026 Qualified Team List – Till Date
| Team | Qualification Method | FIFA Ranking | Best World Cup Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Host | 16 | Third place (1930) |
| Mexico | Host | 14 | Quarter-finals (1970, 1986) |
| Canada | Host | 28 | Group Stage (1986, 2022) |
| Argentina | CONMEBOL Qualifier | 1 | Winners (1978, 1986, 2022) |
| Brazil | CONMEBOL Qualifier | 5 | Winners (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) |
| Uruguay | CONMEBOL Qualifier | 11 | Winners (1930, 1950) |
| Colombia | CONMEBOL Qualifier | 12 | Quarter-finals (2014) |
| Ecuador | CONMEBOL Qualifier | 28 | Round of 16 (2006) |
| Paraguay | CONMEBOL Qualifier | 62 | Quarter-finals (2010) |
| Japan | AFC Qualifier | 17 | Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022) |
| South Korea | AFC Qualifier | 23 | Semi-finals (2002) |
| Iran | AFC Qualifier | 20 | Group Stage (6 appearances) |
| Australia | AFC Qualifier | 25 | Round of 16 (2006, 2022) |
| Saudi Arabia | AFC Qualifier | 53 | Round of 16 (1994) |
| Qatar | AFC Qualifier | 37 | Group Stage (2022) |
| Uzbekistan | AFC Qualifier | 66 | First Appearance |
| Jordan | AFC Qualifier | 70 | First Appearance |
| Morocco | CAF Qualifier | 13 | Semi-finals (2022) |
| Senegal | CAF Qualifier | 18 | Quarter-finals (2002) |
| Egypt | CAF Qualifier | 33 | Round of 16 (1934, 1990) |
| Algeria | CAF Qualifier | 37 | Round of 16 (2014) |
| Tunisia | CAF Qualifier | 47 | Group Stage (6 appearances) |
| South Africa | CAF Qualifier | 57 | Quarter-finals (2010 – as hosts) |
| Ivory Coast | CAF Qualifier | 33 | Quarter-finals (2006) |
| Ghana | CAF Qualifier | 61 | Quarter-finals (2010) |
| Cape Verde | CAF Qualifier | 73 | First Appearance |
| New Zealand | OFC Qualifier | 92 | Group Stage (1982, 2010) |
| England | UEFA Qualifier | 4 | Winners (1966) |