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— World Cup 2026 Qualification Guide
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first ever expanded edition with
48 nations competing across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Qualification is divided by six FIFA confederations:
UEFA (Europe), CONMEBOL (South America), CONCACAF (North, Central America & Caribbean),
AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), and OFC (Oceania).
On this page you can track:
- 🎟️ How many slots each region has for 2026.
- ✅ Which countries have already qualified (updated after every matchday).
- 📅 Direct links to team pages with lineups, fixtures, and fan challenges.
Bookmark this guide for the latest updates on World Cup 2026 qualifying,
including live tables, results, and fan predictions. Whether you follow
UEFA giants, South American powerhouses, or emerging nations from CAF, AFC, and OFC,
this hub keeps you connected to the road to the biggest tournament in football.
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World Cup 2026 Qualification Tracker
42 of 48 teams qualified
Curaçao, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify; Italy pushed into the playoffs again.
Hosts: United States, Mexico, Canada
UEFA Europe
CONMEBOL South America
CONCACAF North, Central America & Caribbean
AFC Asia
CAF Africa
OFC Oceania
Playoffs Final 6 Spots
Kickoff times are shown in your local timezone.
Inter-Confederation Playoffs – The "Second Chance" Tournament
Host: Mexico · Estadio Akron (Zapopan) & Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)
Dates: Semis: March 26, 2026 · Finals: March 31, 2026
Two winners claim the final global World Cup slots.
UEFA Playoffs – The "Last Chance" for Europe
Format: Single-leg knockouts played at the home team listed.
Key dates: Semi-finals: March 26, 2026 · Finals: March 31, 2026
Four winners secure the last European berths.