FULL LIST: 17 Countries That Have Qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Seventeen nations have officially secured their spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The three host nations, the United States, Mexico, and Canada, earned automatic qualification, marking the first time the World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries.
Japan led the way in Asia, followed by Iran, Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, and Australia. Oceania’s guaranteed slot went to New Zealand after their dominant victory over New Caledonia.
South America will be strongly represented, with Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia booking their tickets.
Morocco became the first African side to qualify, sealing their place in history.
With the new 48-team format, 31 nations are still in contention through the ongoing qualification rounds.
Here are Nations that have qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup
1. United States – Host
2. Mexico – Host
3. Canada – Host
4. Japan – Qualified (March 20, 2025)
5. Iran – Qualified (March 25, 2025)
6. Jordan – Qualified (Asia)
7. South Korea – Qualified (Asia)
8. Uzbekistan – Qualified (Asia)
9. Australia – Qualified (June 5, 2025)
10. New Zealand – Qualified (March 24, 2025)
11. Argentina – Qualified (Early September 2025)
12. Brazil – Qualified (June 10, 2025)
13. Ecuador – Qualified (June 10, 2025)
14. Uruguay – Qualified (Early September 2025)
15. Paraguay – Qualified (Early September 2025)
16. Colombia – Qualified (Early September 2025)
17. Morocco – Qualified (First from CAF)
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