The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with qualifying matches across the globe determining which 48 nations will earn a place at the expanded tournament.

Europe will send 16 national teams to the World Cup 2026. Most of them will be confirmed in November, following the conclusion of the group stage. The remaining spots will be decided in the spring playoffs.

Confirmed 2026 World Cup Teams (as of now)

2026 World Cup Participants

Mexico
USA
Canada
England
Japan
Iran
South Korea
Australia
Uzbekistan
Jordan
Qatar
Morocco
Tunisia
Egypt
Algeria
Ghana
Cape Verde
South Africa
Senegal
Côte d'Ivoire
Argentina
Brazil
Colombia
Uruguay
Ecuador
Paraguay
New Zealand

The full list of qualified nations will continue to grow in the coming months, with the next wave of European qualifiers to be decided in November. Stay tuned to all the World Cup 2026 qualification updates right here.

The tournament will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, marking the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and three host nations.