Overview

• Thirteen of the 48 tournament berths are filled, highlighted by Brazil’s 1-0 win over Paraguay that secured their place.
• Saudi Arabia and Qatar won the rights to host the fourth round of AFC qualifiers from October 8 to 14.
• Six nations—Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates—will learn their groupings at the July 17 draw.
• Group winners will claim two remaining Asian spots while runners-up advance to a November playoff for intercontinental qualification.
• The complete World Cup lineup won’t be confirmed until March 31, 2026, after all confederation and intercontinental playoffs conclude.