The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has finalized 28 of its 48 teams, with South Africa and Saudi Arabia securing their spots in dramatic last-minute wins overnight. Asia and Africa completed their direct qualification rounds, joining confirmed teams from other continents.
Confirmed Teams:
- Hosts (3): United States, Canada, Mexico
- Asia (8): Japan, Iran, South Korea, Australia, Uzbekistan (first time), Jordan (first time), Qatar, Saudi Arabia
- Europe (1): England (first European qualifier)
- Oceania (1): New Zealand
- South America (6): Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay
- Africa (9): Egypt, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde (first time), Morocco, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana
Key Details:
- Saudi Arabia (0-0 draw vs. Iraq) and South Africa (3-0 win vs. Rwanda) sealed their places on October 15.
- Asia’s eight qualifiers include debutants Uzbekistan and Jordan, while Africa’s nine teams feature first-time participant Cape Verde.
- England became Europe’s first qualifier with a dominant campaign, while South America’s six spots were locked earlier in the year.
- The expanded 48-team format allows for more diverse representation, with 20 spots still up for grabs in November and March 2026.
