We now see much more clearly regarding the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Seven months before the competition in the United States, Mexico and Canada (from June 11 to July 19), and two weeks before the draw, which will be made on December 5 in Washington, 42 of the 48 participants are now known. The remaining six tickets will be awarded during the European and intercontinental play-offs next March.
Europe Zone (UEFA)
At the end of the qualifiers, twelve countries validated their ticket for the North American World Cup. On Tuesday evening, Spain, Belgium, Scotland, Switzerland and Austria were the last five to win their precious ticket, joining Germany, England, Croatia, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal and, of course, the French team. Blues who are guaranteed to be among the top seeds in the draw.
- The 12 qualified: Germany, England, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Scotland, Spain, France, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland.
- The 16 roadblocks: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Denmark, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Wales, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine.
Curaçao qualified!
Africa Zone (CAF)
- The 9 qualified: Algeria, South Africa, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia.
- The roadblock: DR Congo.
South America zone (CONMEBOL)
- The 6 qualified: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay.
- The roadblock: Bolivia.
North and Central America Zone (CONCACAF)
- The 6 qualified: Canada
- Curacao, United States
Haiti, Mexico
- Panama.
- The 2 roadblocks: Jamaica, Suriname.
Asia zone (AFC)
- The 8 qualified: Saudi Arabia, Australia, South Korea, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Qatar.
- The 2 roadblocks: United Arab Emirates, Iraq.
Oceania Zone (OFC)
The qualifier: New Zealand.The barrage: New Caledonia.Host countries