The line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed following the conclusion of the intercontinental playoffs, with Iraq national football team sealing the final qualification spot after a 2–1 win over Bolivia national football team in Mexico.
The tournament, to be jointly hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico, will feature 48 teams for the first time, marking a significant expansion from the traditional 32-nation format.
From Africa, a record 10 countries have qualified, underlining the continent’s growing presence in global football. The representatives include Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Algeria, South Africa, Tunisia, Cape Verde and DR Congo.
Defending champions Argentina will headline the Americas’ contingent, alongside traditional heavyweights Brazil and Uruguay. The host nations; United States, Canada and Mexico also qualify automatically, while others such as Colombia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Panama, Curaçao and Haiti complete the regional line-up.
Europe will field the highest number of teams, with 16 nations including France, Germany, Spain, Portugal and England among the favourites. Others include Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia, Norway, Scotland and Switzerland.
Asia will be represented by nine countries led by Japan and South Korea, with support from Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Uzbekistan, Jordan and Iraq.
In Oceania, New Zealand will fly the region’s flag after securing direct qualification for the first time.
The 2026 tournament will also feature four debutants; Curaçao, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan adding a fresh dynamic to the global showpiece.
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