The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is starting to take shape. After Egypt’s 3–0 win over Djibouti, Mohamed Salah’s side became the 19th nation to secure its place at the next World Cup — joining a growing list that already showcases football’s global diversity.

How Is the 2026 World Cup Qualification Progressing?

With 48 total spots — the largest format in tournament history — FIFA has distributed qualification berths across the six confederations, and several already have confirmed participants.

In Africa (CAF), Egypt joins Morocco and Tunisia as the continent’s three confirmed representatives so far. Africa has nine direct places plus one intercontinental playoff spot, setting up a fierce final stretch of qualifying battles.

Meanwhile, South America (CONMEBOL) has completed its qualifying campaign, confirming Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia as direct entrants. Bolivia clinched the intercontinental playoff spot after finishing seventh in the final standings.

The 19 Nations Qualified for the 2026 World Cup

🌎 Hosts (Automatically Qualified)

• United States
• Mexico
• Canada

🇪🇸 South America (CONMEBOL)

• Argentina
• Brazil
• Ecuador
• Uruguay
• Paraguay
• Colombia

🌍 Africa (CAF)

• Morocco
• Tunisia
• Egypt

🌏 Asia (AFC)

• Japan
• Iran
• Uzbekistan
• South Korea
• Jordan
• Australia

🌊 Oceania (OFC)

• New Zealand

What’s Still Left to Be Decided?

Europe (UEFA) remains the only confederation without a qualified team yet, as its qualifiers are still ongoing and will conclude in the coming months. In addition, the intercontinental playoff spots — which could feature teams like Bolivia and New Caledonia — are still up for grabs.

With each international window, the list grows longer and the global map of the 2026 World Cup becomes clearer. The expanded edition, featuring 104 matches, promises to be one of the most diverse and historic tournaments ever staged — a true celebration of world football.