The list of teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to grow as the expanded tournament prepares to feature 48 nations across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Reigning champions Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, are among the qualified sides after winning the 2022 edition. Host nations — United States men’s national soccer team, Mexico national football team and Canada men’s national soccer team — have automatic qualification.
Qualified teams by region
Asia (AFC):
Japan, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq
South America (CONMEBOL):
Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay
Africa (CAF):
Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal, DR Congo
Europe (UEFA):
England, France, Croatia, Portugal, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Scotland, Sweden, Turkey, Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina
North & Central America (CONCACAF):
United States, Mexico, Canada, Panama, Haiti, Curacao
Oceania (OFC):
New Zealand
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Key highlights
- Brazil national football team remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles.
- Germany national football team and Italy national football team have four titles each.
- Several teams including Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao are set for their first-ever World Cup appearance.
- The 2026 tournament introduces a new format with 12 groups of four teams and a round of 32 knockout stage.
The tournament is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time the World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries and feature 48 teams.
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