Who has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Up to date list & confederation qualification criteria

Keep tabs on which nations have secured themselves a spot at the 2026 World Cup, as the United States, Canada and Mexico get set to play host to next summer's hugely anticipated FIFA showpiece.

For the first time ever, 48 nations will feature at the World Cup finals next year as opposed to the traditional 32.

Qualification campaigns are now taking place across the world, with some confederations nearing their climax, whilst others are just getting started.

We already know that the three joint-hosts, the United States, Canada and Mexico, are assured of a spot at the competition, but who else will be joining them?

Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

Hosts

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico

Confirmed Qualifiers

• Japan (AFC)
• New Zealand (OFC)
• Argentina (CONMEBOL)
• Australia (AFC)
• Brazil (CONMEBOL)
• Ecuador (CONMEBOL)
• Iran (AFC)
• Japan (AFC)
• Jordan (AFC)
• South Korea (AFC)
• Uzbekistan (AFC)

Which nations are close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup?

With the CONMEBOL qualification stages into it's final two matches, the final three automatic 2026 World Cup spots look like they might head the way of Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia.

Venezuela currently occupy the playoff spot with Bolivia just one point behind them.

With four wins from four games during CONCACAF qualifying, Jamaica look likely to earn a spot at the finals.

Norway have made the best start of any country attempting to qualify from UEFA with a 3-0 victory over Italy the highlight of their 100% record in Group I.

How many qualification spots does each confederation get for the 2026 World Cup?

• AFC - Eight direct qualification spots & one play-off spot
• CAF - Nine direct qualification spots & one play-off spot
• CONCACAF - Three direct qualification spots, three host spots & two play-off spots
• CONMEBOL - Six direct qualification spots & one play-off spot
• OFC - One direct qualification spot & one play-off spot
• UEFA - 16 direct qualification spots

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