2026 World Cup Qualifiers Reveal Exciting Progress

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026, is rapidly approaching. With Algeria's recent qualification, the total number of countries confirmed for the tournament has reached 20. At least seven more nations are expected to qualify in the coming days, as the competition continues to heat up.

Algeria secured their spot in the World Cup by defeating Somalia 3-0 in a Group G match, with Riyad Mahrez contributing to the victory. This marks their first World Cup appearance since 2014, where they made it to the last 16. Meanwhile, Egypt joined Algeria in qualifying after a 3-0 win against Djibouti, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice in the match.

The latest qualifying spots are likely to come from Asia and Africa, with two more teams expected from Asia and five from Africa. The joint hosts, Canada, Mexico, and the United States have already secured their places in the tournament through automatic qualification.

In Asia, Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, and Uzbekistan have already qualified for the World Cup. Oceania's only direct qualification spot has been taken by New Zealand, while Tunisia and Morocco have joined Egypt and Algeria in qualifying from Africa. South America has six countries guaranteed a place: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia.

While no countries from North and Central America or Europe have secured their spots yet, it is mathematically possible for some nations to qualify in the coming days. England, in particular, is in a strong position to qualify from Europe, with a potential win against Latvia next Tuesday likely to guarantee their place if other results in the group go their way.

Bolivia and New Caledonia, among others, will be participating in the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026, as they have not yet qualified for the tournament in full. The play-offs will determine the final two spots for the World Cup 2026.

As the qualifying process continues, football fans around the world eagerly await the final confirmation of the teams that will be competing in the 2026 World Cup. The tournament promises to be a thrilling event, showcasing the best football talent from around the globe.