The 48 Qualified Teams for the 2026 World Cup
For the first time in history, the World Cup brings together 48 nations from all continents. Discover the complete list by confederation.
📊 Distribution by confederation
The expansion to 48 teams particularly benefits Africa and Asia, which see their quota significantly increase.
| Confederation | Direct slots | Playoffs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌍 UEFA (Europe) | 16 | — | 16 |
| 🌍 CAF (Africa) | 9 | 1 | 9 + 1 |
| 🌏 AFC (Asia) | 8 | 1 | 8 + 1 |
| 🌎 CONMEBOL (South America) | 6 | 1 | 6 + 1 |
| 🌎 CONCACAF (North America) | 3 + 3 hosts | 2 | 3 + 3 + 2 |
| 🌏 OFC (Oceania) | 1 | 1 | 1 + 1 |
| TOTAL | 48 | ||
🏟️ The 3 host nations (qualified by default)
United States
Main host · 78 matches · MetLife Final
Canada
Co-host · 13 matches · BMO & BC Place
Mexico
Co-host · 13 matches · Estadio Azteca opening
🌍 UEFA — 16 European teams
Top contenders
France 2018
Argentina 2022
Spain
Germany
England
Portugal
Italy
NetherlandsOther European qualifiers
Belgium
Croatia
Switzerland
Czechia
Slovenia
Scotland
Norway
UEFA Playoff🌎 CONMEBOL — 6 South American teams
Brazil 5×🏆 Argentina 2022
Uruguay
Colombia
Ecuador
Paraguay🌍 CAF — 9 African teams
Africa goes from 5 to 9 spots — a true revolution for African football.
Morocco SF 2022
Senegal
Ivory Coast
Cameroon
South Africa
Egypt
Algeria
Ghana
DR Congo
Cape Verde 1st🌏 AFC — 8 Asian teams
Japan
South Korea
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Australia
Qatar
Uzbekistan
Jordan 1st⭐ The newcomers of the 2026 World Cup
First-time historical participations
- 🇨🇼 Curaçao — Smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup (148,000 inhabitants)
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde — A historic first for the Tubarões Azuis
- 🇯🇴 Jordan — First-ever World Cup qualification
- 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — After 25 years of waiting
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How many teams compete in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions.
Is France qualified?
Yes, France is qualified and in Group D with Senegal, Switzerland, and Uzbekistan.
Which countries are hosting?
The USA (78 matches), Canada (13 matches), and Mexico (13 matches).