Meet the 21 Nations Including Argentina Ghana and Japan Already Qualified for the 2026 World Cup

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Meet the 21 Nations Including Argentina Ghana and Japan Already Qualified for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a historic event, with 48 teams participating in the tournament. This edition will take place in June, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The excitement is palpable as 21 nations have already secured their spots for the competition.

Host Nations

The three host countries, the USA, Canada, and Mexico, are guaranteed participation. They will each play matches on home soil next summer.

Qualified Nations

As of now, the following nations have confirmed their place in the tournament:

  • South America:
    • Argentina
    • Ecuador
    • Colombia
    • Uruguay
    • Brazil
    • Paraguay
    • Bolivia (pending play-off)
  • Asia:
    • Iran
    • Uzbekistan
    • Jordan
    • South Korea
    • Japan
    • Australia
  • Africa:
    • Morocco
    • Tunisia
    • Egypt
    • Algeria
    • Ghana (latest qualifier)
  • Oceania:
    • New Zealand

Maiden Appearances

Among the 21 nations, Uzbekistan and Jordan will make their World Cup debuts in 2026. This is a significant achievement for both countries.

The anticipation for the tournament is building as more teams prepare for qualification. With only months left, football fans around the globe are eager for the return of this prestigious event.