There is only a year untill the openning of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the qualification picture is getting more intense around the world. Though the complete list of the 48 taking part nations is still to be ratified, a number of teams have already qualified in what will be the biggest staging of the tournament ever. Automatic qualifiers are hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States as well as South American giants Argentina and Brazil. Asia: Uzbekistan, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia are through. The final lineup is starting to take shape with 46 direct places and two through intercontinental playoffs.

Countries That Have Qualified For The 2026 FIFA World Cup

Hosts

• Canada
• Mexico
• United States of America

AFC

• Japan
• Iran
• Uzbekistan
• Jordan
• South Korea

• CAF

  • TBC

  CONCACAF

  • TBC

  CONMEBOL

  • Argentina

  OFC

  • New Zealand

  Play-offs

  • TBC

  How Many Countries Can Qualify For The 2026 FIFA World Cup Now

  • AFC: eight direct slots and one play-off slot.
  • CAF: nine direct slots and one play-off slot.
  • CONCACAF: three direct slots, three host slots and two play-off slots.
  • CONMEBOL: six direct slots and one play-off slot.
  • OFC: one direct slot and one play-off slot.
  • UEFA: 16 direct slots and zero play-off slots.

  • 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule

    Round of 32: June 28 – July 3, 2026

    Round of 16: July 4 – July 7, 2026

    Quarterfinals: July 9 – July 11, 2026

    Semifinals: July 14 – 15, 2026

    Bronze Final (3rd Place Match): July 18, 2026

    Final: July 19, 2026