The lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is rapidly taking shape, with 32 national teams already securing their places in the historic 48-team tournament. Norway became the latest nation to qualify following an impressive 4-1 victory over Italy in Sunday’s crucial qualifier.
Erling Haaland’s brace, complemented by goals from Antonio Nusa and Jørgen Strand Larsen, sealed Norway’s qualification in a match that stunned Italian fans at San Siro. This defeat leaves Italy struggling in their qualification campaign.
Tournament co-hosts United States, Mexico, and Canada had previously claimed automatic berths for the expanded World Cup. The qualified teams are distributed across global confederations:
Confirmed 2026 World Cup Teams
- Host Nations: United States, Canada, Mexico
- Asia: Uzbekistan, Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
- Africa: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
- Europe: Norway, France, Portugal, Croatia, England
- Oceania: New Zealand
- South America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
Sixteen qualification slots remain open as global competitions intensify. CONCACAF holds three available spots, while UEFA has eleven positions still to be determined through upcoming matches.
An intercontinental playoff scheduled for March 2026 will decide two additional World Cup berths. The qualification race enters its decisive phase with nations worldwide competing for the remaining spots in football’s premier tournament.
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