The FIFA 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 countries, expanded from the usual 32-team tournament.
Sixteen cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico will combine to host 104 games when the global soccer event unfolds from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
By confederation, here's a full breakdown of qualified teams.
SPOTS TAKEN: 42 of 48 Qualified teams: FIFA 2026 World Cup
Canada, Mexico and the US auto-qualified as co-hosts. Asia - AFC 8 direct slots, 1 playoff slot
Australia
Iran
Japan
Jordan
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Uzbekistan
Africa - CAF 9 direct slots, 1 playoff slot
Algeria
Cape Verde
Egypt
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Morocco
Senegal
South Africa
Tunisia
North America, Central America & Caribbean - Concacaf 6 direct slots, 2 playoff slots

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