All 48 Teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Profiles, squads, and fixtures for every qualified nation.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used since 1998. This expansion provides more opportunities for nations across all six continental confederations to compete on the world stage. The slots are distributed to ensure global representation: UEFA (16), CAF (9), AFC (8), CONMEBOL (6), CONCACAF (6, including the three host nations), and OFC (1). The final two spots are decided via the intercontinental play-off tournament.
This growth in participants means the tournament will feature more diverse playing styles and more high-stakes matches than ever before. For many nations, qualifying for this expanded tournament represents a historic milestone, while established giants face new challenges in a denser competition field. Below you can explore every qualified nation, grouped by their respective confederations, and dive into their detailed squad lists, historical performance, and full match schedules for the 2026 tournament.
This growth in participants means the tournament will feature more diverse playing styles and more high-stakes matches than ever before. For many nations, qualifying for this expanded tournament represents a historic milestone, while established giants face new challenges in a denser competition field. Below you can explore every qualified nation, grouped by their respective confederations, and dive into their detailed squad lists, historical performance, and full match schedules for the 2026 tournament.
Notable Absences from World Cup 2026
Despite the expansion to 48 teams, several traditional football powers failed to navigate the rigorous qualification process. Nations such as Italy, who missed their third consecutive tournament, and Sweden are among the highest-profile absences. Their failure to qualify highlights the rising level of competition across all confederations and the unforgiving nature of the knockout-style qualifiers. These absences create space for first-time qualifiers and emerging nations to make their mark on World Cup history in 2026.