A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

On Thursday (November 13), two goals from star striker Kylian Mbappé helped two-time champion France become the latest team to qualify with a 4-0 home win against Ukraine.

A total of 43 teams will get their spots through continental qualifying tournaments. Another two will secure their places in the intercontinental playoffs featuring six teams and scheduled for March in Mexico. The three host countries automatically qualify.

Asia has eight direct places and one in the intercontinental playoff. Africa has nine direct spots plus one for the intercontinental playoff.

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