Host Nations (automatic qualification)

• United States
• Mexico
• Canada FIFA 2026Outlook India

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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.

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Oceania (OFC)

• New Zealand – qualified March 24, 2025 Outlook IndiaWikipedia

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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.

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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

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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