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.