Teams Qualified So Far — FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by United States, Mexico, and Canada, and the tournament will feature an expanded format with 48 participating teams.
Here are the nations that have already secured qualification as of September 2025, along with how they qualified:
| Confederation | Qualified Countries | How / When Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Host Nations (CONCACAF) | United States • Mexico • Canada | Automatically qualified as hosts. |
| Asia (AFC) | Japan • Iran • Jordan • South Korea • Uzbekistan • Australia | From the AFC qualification process. For example, Japan qualified on March 20, 2025. Uzbekistan, Jordan, South Korea followed around early June. |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | Argentina • Brazil • Ecuador • Uruguay • Paraguay • Colombia | Qualified through the South American qualifying rounds. |
| Oceania (OFC) | New Zealand | Won the direct OFC spot. |
Notes & What’s Still Pending
- Africa (CAF): No team has yet secured a guaranteed spot as of the latest updates.
- Europe (UEFA): Still in the qualifying stage; no teams from UEFA have been confirmed yet (outside the hosts, who are in CONCACAF).
- Inter-continental Playoffs: Some remaining spots will be decided through intercontinental playoffs closer to the tournament date.
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