The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico
As of the October 2025 international break, approximately 26 countries across the globe have booked their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The African continent has confirmed nine countries that have secured qualification after concluding the group phase, with four additional nations set to compete in the playoffs.
Other continents including South America, Asia, and Oceania have also confirmed their representatives for the tournament.
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However, it is worth noting that only the Three Lions of England have qualified from Europe so far.
The remaining European slots will be decided during the November 2025 international break.
The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Qualified Countries by Continent:
Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF):
United States of America
Mexico
Canada
South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL):
Argentina
Brazil
Ecuador
Uruguay
Colombia
Paraguay
Asian Football Confederation (AFC):
Japan
Iran
Uzbekistan
South Korea
Jordan
Australia
Qatar
Kazakhstan
Oceania Football Confederation (OFC):
New Zealand
Confederation of African Football (CAF):
Morocco
Tunisia
Egypt
Algeria
Ghana
Cape Verde
South Africa
Senegal
SB/JE
Meanwhile, watch highlights of Ghana’s 1-0 win over Comoros in the World Cup qualifiers