The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is gathering pace, with 17 nations already booking their spots at the global showpiece, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
As hosts, the three North American countries automatically qualified, leaving the rest of the world to battle through regional qualifiers.
In South America, the familiar giants have once again proved dominant. Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay have all sealed their places, ensuring the continent will be strongly represented.
Asia’s qualifying rounds produced history as Jordan earned a maiden World Cup appearance. They will join Japan, Iran, South Korea, Uzbekistan, and Australia as Asia’s flagbearers.
From Oceania, New Zealand booked their ticket after triumphing in their regional qualifiers, continuing their dominance of the confederation.
Meanwhile, Morocco became the first African side to qualify, continuing the momentum from their impressive run at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
The 2026 edition marks a significant milestone for world football. FIFA has expanded the tournament from 32 to 48 teams, creating more opportunities for emerging nations to participate. With 17 teams already confirmed, the final list will be completed in the coming months as qualifiers wrap up across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia.
The world now awaits the full line-up for what promises to be the biggest World Cup in history, kicking off in June 2026 across stadiums in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
