
The list of teams heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking shape, with 32 countries already securing their places in next year’s tournament.
Norway became the most recent side to cross the line after a commanding 4-1 win over Italy in their qualifying fixture on Sunday night. Erling Haaland struck twice, while Antonio Nusa and Jørgen Strand Larsen added their names to the scoresheet in a match that silenced the San Siro and pushed the Italians into deeper trouble.
The United States, Mexico and Canada had earlier claimed automatic tickets as co-hosts of the expanded World Cup, which will feature 48 teams for the first time.
Below is the full list of nations that are already confirmed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
Host nations: United States, Canada, Mexico
Asia: Uzbekistan, Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
Africa: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
Europe: Norway, France, Portugal, Croatia, England
Oceania: New Zealand
South America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
There are 16 places still open, and the competition for them is expected to grow even fiercer as the qualifying series moves into its final stretch.