The road to the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is heating up! With qualifying rounds wrapping up across the globe, some nations have punched their tickets to the biggest stage in football, while others are fighting tooth and nail for their chance to compete.
South American Powerhouses Secure Their Spots
Six South American teams have already secured their places in the 2026 World Cup: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay and Paraguay. Lionel Messi's Argentina, leading the CONMEBOL table, enjoyed a dominant performance, potentially marking Messi's last game on Argentinian soil. Brazil, playing at the iconic Maracanã stadium, also secured their qualification. The remaining teams will now wait for the draw on December 5 in Washington D.C..
Intense Battle for the Play-off Spot
While the top six teams from South America qualify directly, the team finishing in 7th place will have another chance through inter-confederation play-offs. Venezuela and Bolivia are currently locked in a tight battle for that coveted spot.
Surprise Qualification: Tunisia Joins the Party
In a dramatic turn of events, Tunisia secured their qualification with a late goal against Equatorial Guinea. This victory adds them to the growing list of qualified teams from Africa, joining Morocco.
Who Else is Going to the World Cup?
Aside from the host nations (Canada, United States, and Mexico) and the South American and African qualifiers, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and Australia from Asia, and New Zealand from Oceania have also secured their spots.
What's Next?
The remaining qualifying matches will determine the final lineup for the 2026 World Cup. Keep an eye on the play-off matches, where teams will battle for the last few spots. The allocation of spots is as follows: Europe (16), South America (6), North and Central America (6), and the Playoff (2).
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