Overview

• Morocco qualified on Sept. 5, becoming the latest entrant and the first confirmed from Africa in this update.
• Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay clinched South American spots on Sept. 4, with Uruguay and Colombia winning 3-0 and Paraguay advancing after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador.
• Asia’s confirmed teams are Japan, Iran, South Korea, Australia, Uzbekistan and Jordan, with Uzbekistan and Jordan set for their World Cup debuts.
• New Zealand secured Oceania’s first guaranteed direct berth in March, marking the confederation’s inaugural automatic place.
• The 48-team tournament runs June 11–July 19, 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with hosts already in; most places are filled via continental qualifying and two more will come from the intercontinental playoff, where New Caledonia has a spot.