AND 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams and Japan became the first nation excluding three hosts to secure a place. Other teams could follow in the current international window.
The tournament next year in United States,, Mexico and Canada It starts on June 11, and the finals will be held on July 19.
Forty -three teams will get their videos through the qualifying procedure of their continent. Two more will provide their berths in international playoffs with six teams and are scheduled for March 2026.
Host nation
Asia
What is the breakdown of berths?
- Asia will have eight direct berths and one in international playoffs.
- Africa has nine direct spots plus one for international playoffs.
- North and Central America plus the Caribbean receive three direct berths and two more places in international playoffs.
- South America has six direct places and will send another team to international playoffs.
- Oceania will have one 100% World Cup for the first time. This could add another way to international playoffs.
- Europe will have 16 teams that will surely play in the next World Cup.
Who has qualified so far?
- Three host countries are automatically qualified – thus occupying three Concacaf places.
Associated press reporting.
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