Summary
With just eight months to go before kickoff, 25 teams have secured spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be the largest tournament in history, spanning Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 – July 19, 2026.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding global participation in the world’s most-watched sporting event. Co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States automatically qualify, while England became the first European nation to book its place.
South America’s qualifiers include Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay; Asia’s lineup features Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan, and Qatar. From Africa, Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, and Tunisia are in, alongside New Zealand from Oceania.
Qualifying continues through November 2025, with intercontinental playoffs in March 2026 to determine the final two entrants. The tournament will culminate in the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.