a Record 48 teams They will compete in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
On Thursday, algeria It is the fourth country in Africa to qualify. The day before, Egypt secured its position.
43 teams will qualify through a continental qualification tournament. The remaining two countries will qualify for the six-team intercontinental playoffs scheduled for March 2026. The three host countries automatically qualify.
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Asia will be given eight direct berths and one intercontinental playoff berth.
Africa has nine direct spots and one spot in the intercontinental play-offs.
North and Central America and the Caribbean will earn three direct berths (plus three hosts) and two additional spots in the intercontinental playoffs.
South America has six direct spots and will send one more team to the intercontinental playoffs.
For the first time in Oceania, a guaranteed slot was secured. new zealand wins About March. New Caledonia’s advance to the intercontinental play-offs could add even more points.
There are 16 teams in Europe that are guaranteed to qualify for the World Cup.
Already Qualified
US, Mexico, Canada (automatically qualified as a host)
Africa
algeria
egypt
Morocco
tunisia
Asia
Australia
Iran
Japan
Jordan
South Korea
uzbekistan
Oceania
new zealand
south america
Argentina
Brazil
Columbia
ecuador
paraguay
Uruguay
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