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

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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Japan:
Japan was the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after securing a 2-0 victory over Bahrain in the third round of the AFC qualifiers.

New Zealand:
New Zealand earned its place in the tournament after a dominant 3-0 win against New Caledonia in the OFC qualification final, marking its third World Cup appearance.

Iran:
Iran secured qualification with a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan, thanks to two goals from Mehdi Taremi. However, there is uncertainty about their participation due to possible travel restrictions.

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.

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.