The Brief
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42 national teams have now qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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Curaçao and Haiti made history by qualifying for the first time.
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Scotland clinched its spot with a dramatic stoppage-time goal.
The list of countries heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is growing. Following a thrilling round of November qualifiers, 42 nations have officially secured their place in the expanded 48-team tournament set for North America in 2026.
Two Caribbean nations — Curaçao and Haiti — have qualified for the first time in their history, marking a major milestone for the CONCACAF region. This is a beneficial storyline of the expanded 48-team tournament.
In Europe, Scotland grabbed headlines after a stoppage-time goal sealed its place in the tournament, setting off celebrations in Glasgow. Powerhouses like France, Portugal and Spain also punched their tickets with dominant performances.
Qualified nations ahead of December’s draw
Host nations:
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Canada
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Mexico
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United States
Asia (AFC):
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Australia
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IR Iran
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Japan
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Jordan
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Korea Republic
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Qatar
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Saudi Arabia
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Uzbekistan
Africa (CAF):
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Algeria
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Cabo Verde
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Côte d’Ivoire
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Egypt
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Ghana
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Morocco
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Senegal
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South Africa
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Tunisia
North and Central America / Caribbean (CONCACAF):
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Curaçao
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Haiti
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Panama
South America (CONMEBOL):
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Argentina
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Brazil
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Colombia
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Ecuador
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Paraguay
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Uruguay
Oceania (OFC):
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New Zealand
Europe (UEFA):
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Austria
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Belgium
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Croatia
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England
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France
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Germany
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Netherlands
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Norway
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Portugal
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Scotland
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Spain
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Switzerland
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