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France Joins 2026 World Cup Field as Total Reaches 29 Qualified Teams

The last openings will be filled through late-window continental deciders followed by a six-team intercontinental playoff in March.

Overview

  • The United States, Mexico and Canada qualify automatically as hosts for a tournament running June 11 to July 19, 2026.
  • UEFA has confirmed England and France, with the remaining four European berths to be awarded via March playoffs after group winners are finalized.
  • Africa’s nine group winners are through, while Nigeria will meet DR Congo for the continent’s intercontinental playoff place.
  • Asia’s eight direct spots are set, with Iraq and the UAE tied 1-1 after the first leg of their playoff for an intercontinental berth.
  • South America’s six direct qualifiers are confirmed, and March’s intercontinental playoff in Mexico will feature Bolivia, New Caledonia and two CONCACAF runners-up.