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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