FIFA World Cup 2026: Who have qualified so far? All you need to know

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will feature an unprecedented 48 teams competing for glory.In recent South American qualifying matches, Uruguay secured their spot with a 3-0 victory over Peru.

Colombia also earned their place by defeating Bolivia 3-0, while Paraguay's 0-0 draw with Ecuador guaranteed their qualification.The qualification process will see 43 teams earning their places through continental tournaments. Two additional spots will be determined through intercontinental playoffs involving six teams in March 2026. The three host nations automatically qualify for the tournament.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The continental breakdown reveals Asia receiving eight direct spots and one intercontinental playoff position. Africa gains nine direct entries plus one playoff spot.The North and Central America and Caribbean region receives three direct berths, in addition to the three host nations, and two intercontinental playoff positions.South America has been allocated six direct spots and one intercontinental playoff place. Oceania celebrates its first guaranteed spot, claimed by New Zealand, with New Caledonia competing for an additional place through playoffs.Europe secures the largest representation with 16 guaranteed teams in the tournament.

List of teams already qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup:

United States, Mexico, Canada (qualified automatically as hosts)Asia

Oceania

South America