TIt is already known that the 2026 World Cup, which begins on June 11, will be the largest and longest World Cup in history, with 48 teams participating in 12 groups.
Anecdotally, four teams will be participating in the World Cup for the first time: Curao, Jordan, Cape Verde, and Uzbekistan. The Democratic Republic of the Congo had already participated in the World Cup (1974), but with a different name (Zaire) and flag. Iraq has participated in the World Cup before.
Only 6 spots remain to be decided in 2 playoffs (European and International)
What was the result of the UEFA Playoffs for the 2026 World Cup?
Bosnia 1(4) vs Italy 1(1): Bosnia qualify through penalties Sweden 3 vs Poland 2: Sweden qualify within regulation time Czech Republic 2(3) vs Denmark 2(1): Czech Republic qualify through penalty shootout Kosovo 0 vs Turkey 1: Turkey qualify within regulation time
What was the outcome of the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-offs?
DR Congo 1 vs Jamaica 0: Congo qualify in extra time Iraq 2 vs Bolivia 1: Iraq qualify in regulation time
Which team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the playoffs?
Bosnia Sweden Czech Republic Turkey Democratic Republic of Congo Iraq
The 12 groups for the World Cup are now complete.
