The 2026 World Cup can have a document 48 groups, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to safe a spot. Different groups may observe within the present worldwide window.
Subsequent yr’s match within the United States, Mexico and Canada kicks off on June 11 and the ultimate will happen on July 19.
Forty-three groups will get their spots by their continent’s qualifying course of. One other two will safe their berths within the worldwide playoffs that includes six groups and are scheduled for March 2026.
Host nations
Asia
What’s the breakdown of berths?
- Asia can have eight direct berths and one within the worldwide playoff.
- Africa has 9 direct spots plus one for the worldwide playoff.
- North and Central America plus the Caribbean get three direct berths and one other two spots within the worldwide playoffs.
- South America has six direct spots and can ship one other staff to the worldwide playoffs.
- Oceania will for the primary time have one staff 100% secured within the World Cup. It may add one other by way of the worldwide playoffs.
- Europe can have 16 groups certain to play within the subsequent World Cup.
Who has certified thus far?
- The three host nations routinely qualify — and thus occupy three of the CONCACAF spots.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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