Oman today_ With the 2026 World Cup approaching, the qualifying stage has reached its decisive moments, and during the FIFA-designated international matchdays in October, 16 countries have the opportunity to secure their spots in the world’s biggest football tournament. So far, 18 teams have confirmed their participation in the tournament, which will be held for the first time with 48 teams. From South America, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, and Paraguay have secured their places, along with the three host nations—Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Additionally, Iran, Japan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia, New Zealand, Morocco, and Tunisia have also earned their tickets to the competition.
In the upcoming FIFA matchdays, two teams from CONCACAF, six from Africa, and eight from Europe can join the list of qualified teams, completing the lineup of 48 nations for the World Cup. The allocation of spots for each continent in the 2026 tournament is as follows: Europe 16 teams, South America 6, North and Central America 6, Asia 8, Africa 9, Oceania 1, and two intercontinental playoff spots.
According to predictions, the teams likely to secure qualification in the upcoming FIFA matchdays include Honduras and Jamaica from CONCACAF; Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, and Senegal from Africa; and Croatia, Slovakia, Spain, France, England, Norway, Portugal, and Switzerland from Europe.
16 Teams on the Verge of Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup
