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"Full List: Countries who have qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup."

For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup will feature 48 countries in its 2026 edition, expanding from the 32-team format that has been in place since 1998.

This landmark tournament will bring together more international teams than ever before, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico set to co-host what promises to be a thrilling global spectacle.

Expanded Slot Allocation -FIFA’s new structure guarantees:
UEFA: 16 slots
CAF (Africa): 9 slots
AFC (Asia): 8 slots
CONMEBOL (South America): 6 slots
CONCACAF (North & Central America): 6 slots
OFC (Oceania): [/b]1 slot (for the first time in history)

The remaining two slots will be determined via intercontinental playoffs. With qualification matches well underway, several nations have already secured their places.

[b]Here’s a look at the teams that have booked their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Canada
As one of the co-hosts, Canada automatically qualifies for its third-ever World Cup appearance. With a young and talented squad, the Canadian team will aim to make history by advancing beyond the group stage for the first time.

Mexico
Mexico will host the World Cup for a record third time, having previously staged the tournament in 1970 and 1986. This will mark El Tri’s 18th World Cup appearance, but they are still chasing a first-ever semifinal berth.

United States
The USMNT will make its 12th World Cup appearance and will aim to build on its Round of 16 finish in Qatar 2022. With a talented core of players competing in Europe’s top leagues, the American squad hopes to contend deep into the tournament.

Japan
Japan extends its impressive streak by qualifying for a seventh consecutive World Cup. After consistently reaching the Round of 16 in recent editions, the Samurai Blue will aim to break new ground and reach the quarterfinals.

New Zealand
New Zealand returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2010. The All Whites will be eager to make an impact after securing Oceania’s automatic qualification spot.

Iran
Iran continues its World Cup consistency by qualifying for its fourth consecutive tournament. With an experienced squad, Team Melli will be looking to progress past the group stage for the first time in history.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/full-list-countries-who-have-qualified-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/

It's very sad that for the first time Africa will have a whole 9 teams and the giant rat 🐀 of Africa will not be there

Na wa oo

For the second time running, super eagles will not be there. Nothing works in this contraption.

Dammmn

Racoon:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/full-list-countries-who-have-qualified-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/

Argentina has qualified tooo

How

Messi and Argentina for the win again

Our national team is a clear reflection of the state of the Nation.

Always hoping on prayers and permutations!

Nice one

Noted.
9 slots for Africa and none qualified yet?

Nigeria should not qualify for the world cup.

I enjoyed the last one without Nigeria in the tournament

Congrats to them

For the sake of peace i don't want to see any world cup qualifications thread again on front page. It's very annoying and vexatious. I have said my own. I don't want to what the super eagles did to me at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo.

What's the chance of Nigeria to qualify?

blamingthedevil:
Messi and Argentina for the win again

lol

Stomoney:
What's the chance of Nigeria to qualify?

chance still dey

But not automatically qualified but to play playoffs to qualified

9 slots for Africa.

We've really come of age football wise.

None of the teams that have qualified so far would make it to the quarter finals. It was easy for them cos they don't really have much competition in their continent.

Nigeria is in a very tight spot tho. Only God can save us.

Nigeria may not qualify. It is getting difficult despite that our group does not have tough opponents

Continue deluding yourself

Firebox123:
chance still dey

But not automatically qualified but to play playoffs to qualified

USA and Canada

Trade wars in football

With our squad,back to back Africa best....still no hope of qualifying. Super chickens need to improve their game.

still HOPE for the GIANT 🐀 to qualify. Use CALCULATOR,cast spell make one fall for the 🐀
TO PROGRESS

shadrach77:
It's very sad that for the first time Africa will have a whole 9 teams and the giant rat 🐀 of Africa will not be there

And PRAY

Racoon:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/full-list-countries-who-have-qualified-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/

Nigeria is not ready

If Nigeria qualify, APC will list it as one of their achievements

If Nigeria doesn't qualify there'll certainly be easy of mind. Many folks wouldn't get unnecessary BP watching the Eagles

[quote author =Chibuzoripob post=134759780] still HOPE for the GIANT 🐀 to qualify. Use CALCULATOR,cast spell make one fall for the 🐀
TO PROGRESS And PRAY [/quote]

And lastly consult Angelfrost to bind others teams

shadrach77:
It's very sad that for the first time Africa will have a whole 9 teams and the giant rat 🐀 of Africa will not be there

Give us Atlanta 96 National team, and the world cup will be ours. Even HELL-LIE-ANUS, is aware of it.