The build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is gathering momentum as countries around the world secure their spots in what will be the biggest tournament in the competition’s history. This edition, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams instead of the usual 32, marking a major expansion for the global event.
The host nations were the first to qualify automatically following FIFA’s approval of their joint bid.
While the full list is still in progress, many countries have already sealed qualification. Several others are on the brink as regional campaigns head into the final rounds.
Here is the current list of countries that have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
AFC (Asia):
Japan: Qualified on March 20, 2025, as the first team from the Asian qualifiers
Iran: Confirmed their place on March 25, 2025
Uzbekistan: Reached their first-ever World Cup on June 5, 2025
South Korea: Qualified on June 5, 2025
Jordan: Will be making their debut after qualifying on June 5, 2025
Australia: Secured qualification on June 10, 2025
CONMEBOL (South America):
Argentina: The reigning champions booked their spot on March 25, 2025
Brazil: Continued their perfect qualification streak with a 1-0 win over Paraguay on June 10, 2025, thanks to a Vinicius Jr. goal
Ecuador: Joined the qualified teams on June 10, 2025
OFC (Oceania):
New Zealand: Qualified as Oceania champions on March 24, 2025
Automatically qualified host nations:
United States
Canada
Mexico
More countries are expected to join this list soon as the final rounds of qualifiers are played across various continents.
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