World Cup 2026 Teams

All 48 participating nations

UEFA (Europe)

16 teams

🇩🇪

Deutschland

4× World Cup Winner

E 🇪🇸

Spanien

1× World Cup Winner

H 🇫🇷

Frankreich

2× World Cup Winner

I 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

England

1× World Cup Winner

L 🇳🇱

Niederlande

3× Finalist

F 🇧🇪

Belgien

3rd Place 2018

G 🇵🇹

Portugal

3rd Place 1966

K 🇭🇷

Kroatien

Finalist 2018

L 🇨🇭

Schweiz

12 WC Appearances

B 🇦🇹

Österreich

3rd Place 1954

J 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Schottland

First WC Since 1998

C 🇳🇴

Norwegen

First WC Since 1998

I 🇨🇿

Tschechien

UEFA Playoff ✓

A 🇧🇦

Bosnia & Herzegovina

UEFA Playoff ✓

B 🇹🇷

Türkei

UEFA Playoff ✓

D 🇸🇪

Schweden

UEFA Playoff ✓

F

CONMEBOL (South America)

6 teams

🇧🇷

Brasilien

5× World Cup Winner

C 🇦🇷

Argentinien

3× World Cup Winner ⭐

J 🇺🇾

Uruguay

2× World Cup Winner

H 🇨🇴

Kolumbien

QF 2014

K 🇪🇨

Ecuador

R16 2006

E 🇵🇾

Paraguay

QF 2010

D

CONCACAF (North/Central America & Caribbean)

6 teams

🇲🇽

Mexiko

Co-Host • 17 WC Appearances

A 🇺🇸

USA

Co-Host • 11 WC Appearances

D 🇨🇦

Kanada

Co-Host • 3 WC Appearances

B 🇵🇦

Panama

2nd WC Appearance

L 🇭🇹

Haiti

First WC Since 1974

C 🇨🇼

Curaçao

🌟 WC Debut

E

CAF (Africa)

10 teams

🇲🇦

Marokko

Semifinalist 2022

C 🇸🇳

Senegal

AFCON 2022 Winner

I 🇨🇮

Elfenbeinküste

AFCON 2024 Winner

E 🇪🇬

Ägypten

7× AFCON Winner

G 🇬🇭

Ghana

QF 2010

L 🇩🇿

Algerien

R16 2014

J 🇹🇳

Tunesien

6 WC Appearances

F 🇿🇦

Südafrika

2010 Host

A 🇨🇻

Kap Verde

🌟 WC Debut

H 🇨🇩

DR Congo

IC Playoff ✓

K

AFC (Asia)

9 teams

🇯🇵

Japan

7 WC Appearances

F 🇰🇷

Südkorea

Semifinalist 2002

A 🇦🇺

Australien

R16 2006, 2022

D 🇸🇦

Saudi-Arabien

Beat Argentina 2022

H 🇮🇷

Iran

6 WC Appearances

G 🇶🇦

Katar

2022 Host

B 🇺🇿

Usbekistan

🌟 WC Debut

K 🇯🇴

Jordanien

🌟 WC Debut

J 🇮🇶

Iraq

IC Playoff ✓

I

OFC (Oceania)

1 team

🇳🇿

Neuseeland

Drew 3 matches in 2010

G

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams, expanded from 32 in previous tournaments. This is the largest World Cup ever held.

Which countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the USA, Mexiko, and Kanada. This is the first World Cup to be hosted by three countries.

Which teams are making their World Cup debut in 2026?

Several nations are making their World Cup debut in 2026, including Curaçao, Kap Verde, Usbekistan, and Jordanien.

Who are the defending champions?

Argentinien are the defending World Cup champions, having won the 2022 tournament in Katar by defeating Frankreich in the final.