Faisal Salisu DambattaAs qualification rounds continue worldwide, more countries have confirmed their places at the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup. As of Thursday, the following teams have officially secured their spots in the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Host Nations
The three co-hosts automatically qualify:
Canada, Mexico, United States
Africa (CAF)
Nine African nations have booked their places:
Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
Asia (AFC)
Eight Asian teams have qualified:
Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan
Europe (UEFA)
Two European powerhouses are already through:
England, France
Oceania (OFC)
Oceania will be represented by:
New Zealand
South America (CONMEBOL)
Six South American nations have secured qualification:
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
More teams are expected to join the list as qualification matches conclude across the continents.
