September 7, 2025-Published by Cyril
Morocco has officially become the first African nation to qualify for the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 5–0 win over Niger in Rabat.
Here’s the full roster of countries that have already secured their spots—with several continents represented:
Qualified Teams (17 total)
- Host nations: United States, Canada, Mexico
- South America (CONMEBOL): Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay
- Asia & Oceania (AFC & OFC): Japan, South Korea, Iran, Australia, Uzbekistan (debut), Jordan (debut), New Zealand
- Africa (CAF): Morocco
Summary Table
Confederation Qualified Teams
Hosts: United States, Canada, Mexico
South America Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay
Asia & Oceania Japan, South Korea, Iran, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, New Zealand
Africa Morocco
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What’s Next?
- Most continents are nearing the end of their qualification processes.
- Europe (UEFA) and Africa (other CAF groups) still have several spots to fill.
- Six nations will join the final field via the inter-confederation playoffs in March 2026.
With the draw scheduled for December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., fans around the world will soon learn group pairings as the tournament edges closer.
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