Question 1

Which teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

48 teams participate in the 2026 World Cup including hosts United States, Mexico, and Canada; defending champions Argentina; top-ranked Spain, France, England, Brazil, and Portugal; plus first-time qualifiers Cape Verde, Curacao, Haiti, Jordan, and Uzbekistan.

Question 2

Which teams are in the 2026 World Cup for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Five nations will make their FIFA World Cup debut in 2026: Cape Verde, Curacao (smallest nation ever to qualify), Haiti (returning after 1974), Jordan, and Uzbekistan.

Question 3

How many teams from each confederation are in the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

UEFA (Europe): 16 teams; CAF (Africa): 9 teams; AFC (Asia): 8 teams; CONMEBOL (South America): 6 teams; CONCACAF (North/Central America): 6 teams; OFC (Oceania): 1 team; plus 2 intercontinental playoff spots.

Participating Teams

Spain

Argentina

France

England

Brazil

Portugal

Netherlands

Morocco

Belgium

Germany

Croatia

Colombia

Senegal

United States

Mexico

Uruguay

Switzerland

Japan

Iran

South Korea

Ecuador

Austria

Australia

Algeria

Canada

Egypt

Norway

Panama

Qatar

Ivory Coast

Scotland

Paraguay

Tunisia

Saudi Arabia

Uzbekistan

South Africa

Ghana

Jordan

Cape Verde

Curacao

Haiti

New Zealand

UEFA Playoff D Winner

UEFA Playoff A Winner

UEFA Playoff C Winner

UEFA Playoff B Winner

Intercontinental Playoff 2 Winner

Intercontinental Playoff 1 Winner