The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest edition ever, with 48 teams competing for the ultimate prize in soccer. It will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making it a major event for North American fans.
As of mid‑October 2025, a total of 28 teams have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This includes the three host nations— the United States, Canada, and Mexico—who automatically qualify.
From Asia (AFC), seven teams have secured their places: Japan, Iran, Australia, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Qatar and Jordan. Oceania (OFC) is represented by New Zealand, which earned its spot by winning the final playoff.
In South America (CONMEBOL), Argentina qualified back in March, while Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Qualified teams for the World Cup 2026
The remaining 20 spots in the expanded 48-team tournament are still up for grabs. European (UEFA) and African (CAF) qualifiers are ongoing and will finish later this year, while additional CONCACAF, AFC, and CONMEBOL slots will be decided by October or in early 2026.
A final round of intercontinental playoffs will occur in March 2026 to fill the last two places.
| Team | Total Qualification | Date Qualified | How Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONCACAF (Host) – 3 Teams | |||
| USA | 12 | — | Host |
| Canada | 3 | — | Host |
| Mexico | 18 | — | Host |
| AFC (Asia) – 8 teams | |||
| Japan | 8 | 20 March 2025 | Group C winners |
| Iran | 7 | 25 March 2025 | Group A winners |
| Australia | 7 | 10 June 2025 | Group C runners-up |
| Uzbekistan | Debut | 5 June 2025 | Group A runners-up |
| Jordan | Debut | 5 June 2025 | Group B runners-up |
| South Korea | 12 | 5 June 2025 | Group B winners |
| Qatar | 2 | 14 October 2025 | Fourth round winner |
| Saudi Arabia | 7 | 14 October 2025 | Fourth round winner |
| CAF (Africa) – 9 teams | |||
| Morocco | 7 | 5 September 2025 | Group E winners |
| Tunisia | 7 | 8 September 2025 | Group H winners |
| Egypt | 4 | 8 October 2025 | Group A winners |
| Algeria | 5 | 9 October 2025 | Group G winners |
| Ghana | 5 | 12 October 2025 | Group I winners |
| Cape Verde | Debut | 13 October 2025 | Group D winners |
| South Africa | 4 | 14 October 2025 | Group C winners |
| Ivory Coast | 4 | 14 October 2025 | Group F winners |
| Senegal | 4 | 14 October 2025 | Group B winners |
| OFC (Oceania) – 1 team | |||
| New Zealand | 3 | 24 March 2025 | 3rd round Winners |
| CONMEBOL (South America) – 6 teams | |||
| Argentina | 19 | 25 March 2025 | Top Six |
| Brazil | 23 | 10 June 2025 | Top Six |
| Ecuador | 5 | 10 June 2025 | Top Six |
| Uruguay | 15 | 4 September 2025 | Top Six |
| Colombia | 7 | 4 September 2025 | Top Six |
| Paraguay | 9 | 4 September 2025 | Top Six |
| UEFA (European) – 1 team | |||
| England | 17 | 14 October 2025 | Group K winners |
Total Qualified team by Qualified Teams
As of October 14, 2025, 28 teams have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
| Confederation | Nos | Qualified Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Host Nations (Concacaf) | 3 | Canada, Mexico, United States |
| Asia (AFC) | 8 | Japan, Iran, South Korea, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | 6 | Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay |
| Africa (CAF) | 9 | Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Cape Verde, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal |
| Oceania (OFC) | 1 | New Zealand |
| Europe (UEFA) | 1 | England |
| Total Qualified Teams | 28 |
