Thirty countries have officially secured their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with France becoming the latest European giant to confirm qualification following a commanding 4–0 win over Ukraine. The victory featured a brace from Kylian Mbappé, alongside goals from Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike, solidifying Les Bleus’ return to football’s biggest stage.
Norway are also set to join the tournament after a decisive 4–1 victory over Estonia, a result that effectively shut Italy out of contention in Group I. Their return marks a significant moment for Norwegian football, driven by a new generation of talent.
The three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — were granted automatic qualification, accounting for CONCACAF’s early representation. They will be joined by at least 27 other countries that have progressed through their respective confederation qualifiers.
Among the qualified teams are debutants Cape Verde, Jordan, and Uzbekistan, each marking historic milestones as they prepare for their first-ever World Cup appearance. Their breakthroughs highlight the growing competitiveness of global football and the expanded qualification opportunities provided by the 48-team format.
Africa has produced nine qualifiers so far, including continental heavyweights Algeria, Egypt, Senegal, Morocco, and Ivory Coast. Cape Verde’s maiden qualification also stands out as one of the most celebrated achievements across the continent.
Asia will be represented by eight teams, among them Qatar, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the debuting Jordan and Uzbekistan. South America’s contingent includes Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay — all of whom bring strong World Cup pedigrees.
Europe currently has England, France, and Norway confirmed, with more expected to follow as qualifying rounds conclude. New Zealand complete the list as the sole representative from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC). Below is the full list of the 30 qualified nations.
