FIFA World Cup 2026: Qualified Teams and Key Details

Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026

With just a year remaining until the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, the race for qualification is heating up globally. While the final roster of the 48 participating nations is yet to be confirmed, several teams have already secured their spots in what promises to be the largest tournament to date. Automatic qualifiers include the host nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States, along with South American powerhouses Argentina and Brazil. From Asia, teams such as Uzbekistan, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia have also made the cut. The competition is shaping up with 46 direct slots available and two additional spots through intercontinental playoffs.

Qualified Nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Hosts

• Canada


• Mexico


• United States of America

AFC

• Japan


• Iran


• Uzbekistan


• Jordan


• South Korea

CAF

• TBC

CONCACAF

• TBC

CONMEBOL

• Argentina

OFC

• New Zealand

Play-offs

• TBC

Qualification Slots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• AFC: eight direct slots and one play-off slot.


• CAF: nine direct slots and one play-off slot.


• CONCACAF: three direct slots, three host slots, and two play-off slots.


• CONMEBOL: six direct slots and one play-off slot.


• OFC: one direct slot and one play-off slot.


• UEFA: 16 direct slots and zero play-off slots.

Schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Round of 32: June 28 – July 3, 2026

Round of 16: July 4 – July 7, 2026

Quarterfinals: July 9 – July 11, 2026

Semifinals: July 14 – 15, 2026

Bronze Final (3rd Place Match): July 18, 2026

Final: July 19, 2026