Qualified teams for the FIFA World Cup 2026: Full list

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA, marking a historic first for the tournament. As qualifiers progress, 29 of the 48 spots have been filled so far.

So far 20 teams have qualified for the 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026. Image | FIFA.com

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA, marking the first World Cup held across three nations. As the qualifiers continue, 29 of the 48 tournament spots have already been secured by teams from various continents. Here are the teams that have already qualified.

Co-hosts Automatically Qualified

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AFC (Asian Football Confederation)

Eight direct qualification spots plus one place in the Play-Off Tournament:

Qatar: With their 2-1 victory over UAE in the fourth round of qualifiers, Qatar qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Saudi Arab: The Green Falcons qualified for their third consecutive World Cup, afte a goalless draw against Iraq on 14th October.

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CAF (Confederation of African Football)

Nine direct qualification spots plus one Play-Off Tournament place:

Cabo Verde: The Blue Sharks qualified for the maiden FIFA World Cup topping Group D. They are now the second-least populous nation to reach the World Cup, after Iceland at Russia 2018.

Côte d'Ivoire: After their 3-0 win over Kenya in their final group F fixture, The Elephants secured their first FIFA World Cup qualification since 2014.

Ghana: Ghana topped Group I of the qualifiers to make it to their fifth FIFA World Cup.

Senegal: Seengal secured first place in Group B of the African qualifiers and qualified for their fifth FIFA World Cup.

South Africa: With a 3-0 win over Rwanda on the final day of Group C qualifying, Bafana Bafana qualified for the FIFA World Cup, first time in 16 years.

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CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation)

Six automatic spots plus one Play-Off Tournament place:

Argentina: Reigning world champions qualified early by topping their group.

Brazil: After a shaky start, the five-time World Champions, qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Colombia: The South American giants returned after missing the 2022 World Cup.

Ecuador: The football loving nation qualified spot with two matches to spare.

Paraguay: They qualified for the first time since 2010.

UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)

England: England qualified for their eighth successive World Cup with two games to spare after Thomas Tuchel's had a comfortable UEFA Qualifiers.

France: After their commanding 4-0 win over Ukraine, which cemented their place at the top of Group D, the Les Blues qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

OFC (Oceania Football Confederation)

One direct spot:

CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean)

Six direct spots and two Play-Off Tournament places, with three already filled by co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and USA.

Qualification places

Here is how many teams would qualify from each Confederation for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

AFC: Eight direct spots + one Play-Off Tournament place

CAF: Nine direct spots + one Play-Off Tournament place

Concacaf: Six direct spots + two Play-Off Tournament places

CONMEBOL: Six direct spots + one Play-Off Tournament place

OFC: One direct spot + one Play-Off Tournament place

UEFA: 16 direct spots

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