Host Nations (automatic qualification)
- United States
- Mexico
- Canada FIFA 2026Outlook India
Asia (AFC)
- Japan – qualified March 20, 2025 Outlook IndiaYen.com.gh – Ghana news.
- Iran – qualified March 25, 2025 SIYen.com.gh – Ghana news.
- Uzbekistan – qualified June 5, 2025 (first-time entrant) Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.FIFA 2026
- South Korea – qualified June 5, 2025 Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.FIFA 2026
- Jordan – qualified June 5, 2025 (debut appearance) Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.FIFA 2026
- Australia – qualified June 10, 2025 SIYen.com.gh – Ghana news.
Oceania (OFC)
- New Zealand – qualified March 24, 2025 Outlook IndiaWikipedia
South America (CONMEBOL)
- Argentina – qualified March 25, 2025 SIOutlook India
- Brazil – qualified June 10, 2025 SIYen.com.gh – Ghana news.
- Ecuador – qualified June 10, 2025 SIYen.com.gh – Ghana news.
Summary Table
| Confederation | Teams Qualified (So Far) |
|---|---|
| Hosts (CONCACAF) | United States, Mexico, Canada |
| AFC (Asia) | Japan, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia |
| OFC (Oceania) | New Zealand |
| CONMEBOL (Americas) | Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador |
Total so far: 16 teams have secured their places in the 2026 World Cup WikipediaSIOutlook IndiaFIFA 2026
What’s Next?
- African teams (CAF): None have yet qualified; nine slots plus one intercontinental play-off spot remain Football365Wikipedia.
- European teams (UEFA): Qualification beginning March 2025; no teams have yet secured qualification WikipediaFootball365.
- Additional spots: Intercontinental play-offs scheduled for March 2026 will fill remaining berths Wikipedia+1