Archive · 12 Jun 2025
FIFA World Cup 2026: Qualified Teams and Tournament Updates
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is getting closer, and lots of teams are already ready to play!
This time, there will be more teams than usual, 48 instead of 32.
The USA, Canada, and Mexico are hosting the games.
Some teams that will be there include the USA, Canada, and Mexico (because they are hosting), plus teams from Asia like Japan and South Korea.
Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador have also earned their places, so get ready for exciting matches!
Several countries have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament will feature 48 teams, an expansion from the previous 32.
The United States, Canada, and Mexico have qualified as co-hosts.
Japan, Iran, South Korea, Australia, Jordan, and Uzbekistan have qualified from Asia.
Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador have qualified from South America.
- Who
- Qualified national football teams.
- What
- 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification updates.
- When
- Less than a year before the tournament.
- Where
- United States, Canada, Mexico, and various qualification locations globally.
- Why
- To compete in the FIFA World Cup.
- Co-hosts
- United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Tournament Format
- 48 teams
- Qualified Teams (North America)
- USA, Canada, Mexico
- Qualified Teams (Asia)
- Japan, Iran, South Korea, Australia, Jordan, Uzbekistan
- Qualified Teams (Oceania)
- New Zealand
- Qualified Teams (South America)
- Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador