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a Record 48 teams<\/span> They will compete in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, algeria<\/span> It is the fourth country in Africa to qualify. The day before, Egypt secured its position<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

breakdown<\/h2>\n

Asia will be given eight direct berths and one intercontinental playoff berth.<\/p>\n

Africa has nine direct spots and one spot in the intercontinental play-offs.<\/p>\n

North and Central America and the Caribbean will earn three direct berths (plus three hosts) and two additional spots in the intercontinental playoffs.<\/p>\n

South America has six direct spots and will send one more team to the intercontinental playoffs.<\/p>\n

For the first time in Oceania, a guaranteed slot was secured. new zealand wins<\/span> About March. New Caledonia’s advance to the intercontinental play-offs could add even more points.<\/p>\n

There are 16 teams in Europe that are guaranteed to qualify for the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Already Qualified<\/h2>\n

US, Mexico, Canada (automatically qualified as a host)<\/p>\n

Africa<\/h2>\n

algeria <\/p>\n

egypt <\/p>\n

Morocco <\/p>\n

tunisia<\/p>\n

Asia<\/h2>\n

Australia<\/p>\n

Iran<\/p>\n

Japan <\/p>\n

Jordan <\/p>\n

South Korea <\/p>\n

uzbekistan <\/p>\n

Oceania<\/h2>\n

new zealand <\/p>\n

south america<\/h2>\n

Argentina <\/p>\n

Brazil <\/p>\n

Columbia<\/p>\n

ecuador <\/p>\n

paraguay <\/p>\n

Uruguay<\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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