2026 marks the first World Cup since FIFA expanded the tournament to 48 teams, adding 16 additional slots from the 2022 edition. As a result, there is even more space for teams from across the six confederations to secure their spot as the international tournament heads to North America.

Some 29 teams have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 13 more will seal their places within the next week. Read on for a full breakdown.

Reece James said he hopes FIFA will move World Cup kick-off times to help players deal with the summer heat in the United States.

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Uganda’s U17s rewrite history in Doha: Full U17 world cup round of 16 line-up Uganda have written the most historic chapter in their youth football journey qualifying for the U17 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the very first time after shock 1-0 victory over Senegal in the Round of 32.

A few more can be secured as World Cup qualifiers take place during FIFA's November international window. The attention during the November qualification slate leans heavy toward Europe, where as many as eight nations can join the World Cup field this week.

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The 2026 World Cup draw will be held before the field is settled in full, as December 5 gives every nation its path to the World Cup Final.