The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on June 11, 2026, and conclude on July 19, 2026. With a record 48 teams and more matches, this tournament promises to be an exciting month of world-class football. Eight countries have already qualified for the tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Countries Qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Hosts

  • United States: Automatically qualified as a host nation
  • Mexico: Automatically qualified as a host nation
  • Canada: Automatically qualified as a host nation

Asian Qualifiers

  • Japan: Qualified through AFC Group C, remaining unbeaten in their qualification campaign
  • Iran: Qualified through AFC Group A, securing their fourth consecutive World Cup appearance
  • Uzbekistan: Made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever
  • Oceanian Qualifier:
  • New Zealand: Returned to the World Cup after a 16-year absence, sealing their qualification with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia

South American Qualifier

  • Argentina: Qualified after a dominant 4-1 win over Brazil, led by goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone
Tournament Format and Expectations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams, divided into 16 groups of three teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to a 32-team knockout stage. With more teams and matches, the tournament promises to be an electrifying month of world-class football. The United States, Mexico, and Canada are expected to bring their unique flavors to the tournament, with matches scheduled to take place across various cities in the three host nations.
What’s Next?
As the qualification process continues, more countries will join the eight teams already secured their spots. The tournament’s historic significance, combined with the excitement of the expanded format, has generated immense anticipation among football fans worldwide. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, fans can’t wait to witness the world’s greatest teams and players in action.

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