FIFA has confirmed the initial list of nations qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be the first to feature 48 teams. The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The host nations—United States, Canada, and Mexico—have received automatic qualification. As of March 2026, the only other confirmed qualified teams are the winners of the six continental confederation championships held in 2025. According to FIFA and confederation records, these are Argentina (Copa América 2025), Morocco (Africa Cup of Nations 2025), and Norway (UEFA Women's Euro 2025). Note: The AFC Asian Cup 2025, OFC Nations Cup 2025, and CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 winners are not yet determined or confirmed as of this date.
The qualification process for the remaining spots is ongoing through regional competitions. The mention of Curaçao and Brazil in some contexts refers to their participation in ongoing qualifying tournaments, not confirmed final qualification. The final list of all 48 qualified nations will be established closer to the tournament start in June 2026.
