The 2026 edition features an expanded field and automatic berths for the three host nations. Below is a clean, human-readable overview of the qualified teams provided in the dataset, organized by confederation. The list reflects the countries named in the data and uses clear labels like AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, OFC, and UEFA so readers can quickly scan who is in from each region.
Snapshot: Teams Listed in the Provided Data
- Total teams listed: 28
- Hosts (automatic berths): Canada, Mexico, United States
- Confederations represented: AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, OFC, UEFA
Qualified Teams by Confederation (from the provided list)
| Confederation | Teams |
|---|---|
| CONCACAF (Hosts) | Canada, Mexico, United States |
| UEFA | England |
| CONMEBOL | Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay |
| AFC | Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Japan, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia |
| CAF | Egypt, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana |
| OFC | New Zealand |
Note: This page lists the teams explicitly included in the supplied data. It does not add or infer any additional qualifiers.
Read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Schedule With Matches, Timings, Dates, and Venues.
Confederation Highlights (People-first summary)
CONCACAF
- Hosts: Canada, Mexico, United States are marked as CONCACAF / Host in the data, indicating automatic qualification.
- Key takeaway: All three North American hosts appear in the list exactly as provided.
UEFA
- The dataset lists England among the qualified teams from Europe.
- Straightforward entry: no extra assumptions, only what’s named.
CONMEBOL
- South America features six teams in the provided list: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay.
- These are traditional heavyweights and emerging powers, all explicitly mentioned.
AFC
- Asia’s representation here includes eight teams: Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Japan, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia.
- The mix reflects both established contenders and rising sides—again, only those present in the data.
CAF
- Africa is well-represented in the supplied list with nine teams: Egypt, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana.
- The selection spans North, West, and Southern Africa, as indicated in the dataset.
OFC
- New Zealand appears as the listed team from Oceania.
Quick Answers
How many teams are shown here?
Exactly 28, because that is the number of teams named in the provided data.
Are all 48 finalists shown?
This page only reflects the countries included in the dataset. It does not add any unlisted teams or make assumptions beyond what’s shared above.
Why are hosts shown separately?
The data labels Canada, Mexico, United States as CONCACAF / Host, clarifying that these berths are automatic for the tournament’s co-hosts.
Copy-ready List (Grouped for easy embedding)
Hosts (CONCACAF): Canada, Mexico, United States
UEFA: England
CONMEBOL: Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay
AFC: Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Japan, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
CAF: Egypt, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana
OFC: New Zealan
The final is set for 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium. An exact local kick-off time will be announced nearer to the match.