World Cup 2026 Teams

All 48 participating nations

UEFA (Europe)

16 teams

🇩🇪

Germany

4× World Cup Winner

E 🇪🇸

Spain

1× World Cup Winner

H 🇫🇷

France

2× World Cup Winner

I 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

England

1× World Cup Winner

L 🇳🇱

Netherlands

3× Finalist

F 🇧🇪

Belgium

3rd Place 2018

G 🇵🇹

Portugal

3rd Place 1966

K 🇭🇷

Croatia

Finalist 2018

L 🇨🇭

Switzerland

12 WC Appearances

B 🇦🇹

Austria

3rd Place 1954

J 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Scotland

First WC Since 1998

C 🇳🇴

Norway

First WC Since 1998

I 🇨🇿

Czech Republic

UEFA Playoff ✓

A 🇧🇦

Bosnia & Herzegovina

UEFA Playoff ✓

B 🇹🇷

Turkey

UEFA Playoff ✓

D 🇸🇪

Sweden

UEFA Playoff ✓

F

CONMEBOL (South America)

6 teams

🇧🇷

Brazil

5× World Cup Winner

C 🇦🇷

Argentina

3× World Cup Winner ⭐

J 🇺🇾

Uruguay

2× World Cup Winner

H 🇨🇴

Colombia

QF 2014

K 🇪🇨

Ecuador

R16 2006

E 🇵🇾

Paraguay

QF 2010

D

CONCACAF (North/Central America & Caribbean)

6 teams

🇲🇽

Mexico

Co-Host • 17 WC Appearances

A 🇺🇸

United States

Co-Host • 11 WC Appearances

D 🇨🇦

Canada

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

🇲🇦

Morocco

Semifinalist 2022

C 🇸🇳

Senegal

AFCON 2022 Winner

I 🇨🇮

Côte d'Ivoire

AFCON 2024 Winner

E 🇪🇬

Egypt

7× AFCON Winner

G 🇬🇭

Ghana

QF 2010

L 🇩🇿

Algeria

R16 2014

J 🇹🇳

Tunisia

6 WC Appearances

F 🇿🇦

South Africa

2010 Host

A 🇨🇻

Cabo Verde

🌟 WC Debut

H 🇨🇩

DR Congo

IC Playoff ✓

K

AFC (Asia)

9 teams

🇯🇵

Japan

7 WC Appearances

F 🇰🇷

Korea Republic

Semifinalist 2002

A 🇦🇺

Australia

R16 2006, 2022

D 🇸🇦

Saudi Arabia

Beat Argentina 2022

H 🇮🇷

Iran

6 WC Appearances

G 🇶🇦

Qatar

2022 Host

B 🇺🇿

Uzbekistan

🌟 WC Debut

K 🇯🇴

Jordan

🌟 WC Debut

J 🇮🇶

Iraq

IC Playoff ✓

I

OFC (Oceania)

1 team

🇳🇿

New Zealand

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 United States, Mexico, and Canada. 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, Cabo Verde, Uzbekistan, and Jordan.

Who are the defending champions?

Argentina are the defending World Cup champions, having won the 2022 tournament in Qatar by defeating France in the final.