World Cup 2026 Qualified Teams: Updated List

World Cup 2026: Which Teams Have Secured Their Spot?

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Published in 03-27-2025 Update 09-08-2025

Several national teams have already secured their spots for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Below is a list of the teams that have qualified so far:

Host Countries:
United States
Mexico
Canada
As the host nations, these three countries automatically qualified for the tournament.

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AFC (Asia)
1- Japan: One of Asia's powerhouses, Japan qualified early and continues to impress with its discipline and consistency.
2- Iran: The Iranian team secured its place through a strong campaign, proving again its dominance in the region.
3- South Korea: With talents like Heung-min Son, South Korea remains a team to watch.
4- Uzbekistan: A remarkable achievement as they qualify for their first-ever World Cup.
5- Jordan: Another historic qualification for a team that has shown massive growth in recent years.
6- Australia: Despite moving to the Asian confederation, the Aussies continue to shine.

OFC (Oceania)
New Zealand: Dominant in the Oceania region, New Zealand punched their ticket after a clean qualifying campaign.

CONMEBOL (South America)
Argentina:
The reigning world champions, Argentina, confirmed their qualification after a draw between Bolivia and Uruguay, followed by an impressive 4-1 victory over Brazil in the CONMEBOL qualifiers.

1- Brazil: Always a favorite, Brazil qualified with strong performances and depth in every position.
2- Ecuador: A growing football nation that once again proves its consistency in South American football.

And Also:
Colombia
Uruguay
Paraguay

As far as the African continent is concerned, Morocco has so far raised its hand to be in the World Cup.
With these teams already confirmed, the 2026 World Cup is beginning to take shape. More teams are expected to qualify in the upcoming FIFA matchdays as the expanded tournament prepares to host 48 teams for the first time in history.