FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualified Teams List

Host Countries for FIFA World Cup 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by:

• Canada – Group B | World Ranking: 29 | 2 Participations
• Mexico – Group A | World Ranking: 16 | 17 Participations
• United States – Group D | World Ranking: 15 | 11 Participations

This marks the first time three nations will co-host a FIFA World Cup.

Top Ranked Teams in World Cup 2026

Among the strongest contenders heading into the tournament are:

• Spain – World Ranking: 1
• Argentina – World Ranking: 2
• France – World Ranking: 3
• England – World Ranking: 4
• Brazil – World Ranking: 5

These nations are expected to be among the favorites for the 2026 title.

Host Countries

Canada

Group: B
World Ranking: 29
Participations: 2

Mexico

Group: A
World Ranking: 16
Participations: 17

USA

Group: D
World Ranking: 15
Participations: 11

Qualified Teams

Algeria

Group: J
World Ranking: 28
Participations: 4

Argentina

Group: J
World Ranking: 2
Participations: 18

Australia

Group: D
World Ranking: 27
Participations: 6

Austria

Group: J
World Ranking: 24
Participations: 7

Belgium

Group: G
World Ranking: 9
Participations: 13

Brazil

Group: C
World Ranking: 5
Participations: 22

Cabo Verde

Group: H
World Ranking: 67
Participations: 0

Colombia

Group: K
World Ranking: 14
Participations: 6

Croatia

Group: L
World Ranking: 11
Participations: 6

Curaçao

Group: E
World Ranking: 81
Participations: 0

Côte d’Ivoire

Group: E
World Ranking: 37
Participations: 3

Ecuador

Group: E
World Ranking: 23
Participations: 4

Egypt

Group: G
World Ranking: 31
Participations: 3

England

Group: L
World Ranking: 4
Participations: 16

France

Group: I
World Ranking: 3
Participations: 16

Germany

Group: E
World Ranking: 10
Participations: 10

Ghana

Group: L
World Ranking: 72
Participations: 4

Haiti

Group: C
World Ranking: 83
Participations: 1

IR Iran

Group: G
World Ranking: 20
Participations: 6

Japan

Group: F
World Ranking: 19
Participations: 7

Jordan

Group: J
World Ranking: 64
Participations: 0

Korea Republic

Group: A
World Ranking: 22
Participations: 10

Morocco

Group: C
World Ranking: 8
Participations: 6

Netherlands

Group: F
World Ranking: 7
Participations: 10

New Zealand

Group: G
World Ranking: 85
Participations: 2

Norway

Group: I
World Ranking: 32
Participations: 3

Panama

Group: L
World Ranking: 33
Participations: 1

Paraguay

Group: D
World Ranking: 40
Participations: 8

Portugal

Group: K
World Ranking: 6
Participations: 8

Qatar

Group: B
World Ranking: 56
Participations: 1

Saudi Arabia

Group: H
World Ranking: 61
Participations: 6

Scotland

Group: C
World Ranking: 38
Participations: 7

Senegal

Group: I
World Ranking: 12
Participations: 3

South Africa

Group: A
World Ranking: 60
Participations: 3

Spain

Group: H
World Ranking: 1
Participations: 16

Switzerland

Group: B
World Ranking: 18
Participations: 12

Tunisia

Group: F
World Ranking: 47
Participations: 6

Uruguay

Group: H
World Ranking: 17
Participations: 14

Uzbekistan

Group: K
World Ranking: 52
Participations: 0

Full List of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualified Teams

Here is the complete confirmed team list:

Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, IR Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Uruguay, Uzbekistan.

How Many Teams Will Play in 2026?

The 2026 edition expands from 32 to 48 teams, divided into 12 groups (Group A–L). The new format increases global representation and competitive balance.

Nations Making Their World Cup Debut

Some nations are set to make historic first appearances:

• Curaçao
• Cabo Verde
• Jordan
• Uzbekistan

Their qualification highlights the expanding global reach of football.

Final Thoughts

The FIFA World Cup 2026 qualified teams list showcases a balanced mix of global powerhouses and emerging football nations. With 48 teams and a historic tri-nation hosting format, the 2026 tournament promises to be the most inclusive and competitive World Cup ever.

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