World Cup 2026 will have 48 teams, 50% more than the usual 32-team competition, and it will take place in three countries: United States, Mexico, and Canada. The largest World Cup ever now has more than half of participants confirmed: there were 20 teams confirmed qualified at the beginning of this international break, and eight more have secured their tickets during October's window.
This is the list of nations qualified for World Cup 2026 as of October 14. Only Europe and North and Central America remain to decide the nations qualified via direct spot, the rest will be decided through play-offs (4 for Europe, 2 for the rest of confederations).
Africa (9/9 + 1 playoff spot)
Algeria
Egypt
Ghana
Morocco
Tunisia
Ivory Coast
Senegal
Cape Verde
South Africa
Asia (8/8 + 1 playoff spot)
Australia
Iran
Japan
Jordan
South Korea
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Uzbekistan
Europe (1/12 + 4 playoff spots)
England
Oceania (1/1 + 1 playoff spot)
New Zealand
South America (6/6 + 1 playoff spot)
Argentina
Brazil
Ecuador
Uruguay
Colombia
Paraguay
North and Central America (3 host countries + 0/3 + 2 playoff spot)
United States
Mexico
Canada
Who do you think will win World Cup 2026 next summer?