The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has intensified in recent weeks, with 42 countries already securing their places in what will be the biggest World Cup in history.

The expanded 48-team tournament will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Despite only eight nations having ever lifted the World Cup trophy, the 2026 edition will feature a wider global spread, but Nigeria will not be part of the tournament after the Super Eagles were eliminated by DR Congo in the CAF playoff final.

Below is the full list of the 42 countries that have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup:

Host Nations

Canada

United States

Mexico

Africa

Morocco

Tunisia

Egypt

Algeria

Ghana

Cape Verde

South Africa

Ivory Coast

Senegal

North & Central America (CONCACAF)

Panama

Haiti

Cura?ao

South America (CONMEBOL)

Argentina

Brazil

Uruguay

Ecuador

Colombia

Paraguay

Asia (AFC)

Japan

Iran

Uzbekistan

Jordan

South Korea

Australia

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Europe (UEFA)

France

Croatia

England

Norway

Spain

Portugal

Scotland

Belgium

Germany

Netherlands

Switzerland

Austria

Oceania

New Zealand

(BusinessDay)

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