Road to Glory: The 18 Countries Who Have Secured Their Spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament’s participant list is rapidly taking shape. With 18 nations already securing their places, soccer fans around the globe are eagerly awaiting the spectacle set to unfold across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
This edition of the World Cup marks a historic milestone, as it will feature an expanded format of 48 teams for the very first time. The three host countries—United States, Canada, and Mexico—have automatically qualified, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of football.
The qualification process has been intense, with nations from South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania already confirming their representatives. The excitement is palpable as teams battle it out on the pitch to earn their spot in this prestigious tournament.
So far, the qualified countries include:
– United States (hosts)
– Canada (hosts)
– Mexico (hosts)
– Japan (AFC)
– New Zealand (OFC)
– Iran (AFC)
– Argentina (CONMEBOL)
– Uzbekistan (AFC)
– Jordan (AFC)
– South Korea (AFC)
– Australia (AFC)
– Ecuador (CONMEBOL)
– Brazil (CONMEBOL)
– Uruguay (CONMEBOL)
– Colombia (CONMEBOL)
– Paraguay (CONMEBOL)
– Morocco (CAF)
– Tunisia (CAF)