Benson Chukwu
Thirty-four teams have now officially punched their tickets to the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The latest nations to join the elite list are Germany and the Netherlands, who sealed their qualifications in emphatic fashion.
Germany delivered a dominant 6-0 performance against Slovakia, while the Dutch secured their place with a commanding 4-0 victory over Lithuania.
Marking a significant expansion from previous tournaments, the 2026 edition will feature 48 teams—16 more than the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Below is the full roster of nations guaranteed to compete in the upcoming global spectacle:
Host Nations: Canada, Mexico, United States
Asia: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan
Africa: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
Concacaf: (Pending qualification)
Europe: Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal
Oceania: New Zealand
South America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
Ayomide Olaniyan
