Teams which have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

On Tuesday, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secured Europe’s remaining automatic spots. Later, Curaçao, Panama and Haiti secured the three spots available in North and Central America and the Caribbean conference (CONCACAF).

A total of 43 teams will earn places through continental qualifying tournaments. Another two will secure places in the intercontinental playoffs featuring six teams. The three host countries automatically qualify.

Asia has eight direct places and one — Iraq — in the six-team intercontinental playoff to be played in Mexico in March .

Africa has nine direct spots plus one — Congo — in the intercontinental playoff.

North and Central America and the Caribbean received three direct berths (plus the three host nations) and another two spots — Jamaica and Suriname — in the intercontinental playoffs.

South America has six direct spots and will send another team — Bolivia — to the intercontinental playoffs.

Oceania for the first time has a guaranteed spot — New Zealand clinched that in March. It could add another with New Caledonia going into the intercontinental playoffs.

Europe will have 16 teams sure to play in the World Cup.

United States, Mexico, Canada (automatically as hosts)

Algeria

Cape Verde

Egypt

Ghana

Ivory Coast

Morocco

Senegal

South Africa

Tunisia

Australia

Iran

Japan

Jordan

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

South Korea

Uzbekistan

Austria

Belgium

Croatia

England

France

Germany

Netherlands

Norway

Portugal

Scotland

Spain

Switzerland

New Zealand

Argentina

Brazil

Colombia

Ecuador

Paraguay

Uruguay

Curaçao

Panama

Haiti

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Spanish national team players react at the end of the 2026 World Cup qualifier group E soccer match between Spain and Turkey in Seville, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Belgium's Nicolas Raskin greets fans after the 2026 World Cup group J qualifying soccer match between Belgium and Liechtenstein in Liege, Belgium, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Netherlands' Xavi Simons, top, is congratulated after scoring his side's 3rd goal during a World Cup 2026 group G qualifying soccer match between Netherlands and Lithuania in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Germany's Assan Ouedraogo, center, celebrates after scoring during a group A World Cup qualifiying soccer match between Germany and Slovakia in Leipzig, Germany, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Croat players celebret as they qualified for the World Cup aftre defeating Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

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ARDRI, a technology-forward Non-QM and Business Purpose mortgage lender, is proud to announce the appointment of Wesley Olison as Vice President of Wholesale Production. With more than 20 years of proven mortgage and finance leadership experience, Wesley joins ARDRI at a pivotal moment in the company’s expansion, bringing a powerful blend of strategic vision, operational insight, and results-driven leadership.

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Wesley is known for his decisive, growth-driven leadership, with recent roles as Vice President and National Sales Manager establishing him as a standout in wholesale lending. He has led national and regional sales strategies, strengthened broker partnerships, and consistently contributed significant production. His leadership includes performance management, market expansion, and growth initiatives that strengthened results across multiple markets.

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About ARDRI

ARDRI is a technology-forward Non-QM and Business Purpose mortgage lender dedicated to simplifying the complexities of modern lending for TPO mortgage brokers. By integrating intelligent technology with a client-first approach, ARDRI delivers efficient, accessible financing solutions designed for today's dynamic mortgage landscape.

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