The list of 29 countries already qualified for the 2026 World Cup

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

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There are 29 of them already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, for a total of 48 participants. The 23rd edition of the World Cup will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with a unique format given the number of selections that will participate. There will thus be 12 groups of four selections. The first two in each group as well as the eight best third-place finishers will then qualify for the unprecedented round of 16.

While waiting to discover the last qualifiers (one day remains of the qualifiers and the March break will be used to qualify the play-offs from the different zones), the qualifiers have already allowed 29 selections to validate their ticket for the American World Cup. In Europe, England and France are the first two qualifiers.

The list of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup

ORGANIZING COUNTRIES : Canada, United States, Mexico

AFRICA : Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal

SOUTH AMERICA : Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay

ASIA : Japan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Jordan, South Korea, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia

EUROPE : England, France

OCEANIA : New Zealand

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.