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As the countdown to the World Cup in North America approaches, teams are preparing for a significant competition. England is among the 28 nations that have already secured their participation in next summer’s tournament. This World Cup marks a historic expansion, with a total of 48 teams competing for the first time.

Qualified Teams for the World Cup

The current list of nations that have qualified includes the following:

• Hosts:
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • United States
• Africa:
  • Algeria
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Ghana
  • Ivory Coast
  • Morocco
  • Senegal
  • South Africa
  • Tunisia
• Asia:
  • Australia
  • Iran
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Korea
  • Uzbekistan
• Europe:
  • England
• Oceania:
  • New Zealand
• South America:
  • Argentina (defending champions)
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
  • Paraguay
  • Uruguay

Historical Debutantes

Among these countries, three have achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for their first World Cup: Cape Verde, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. Additionally, Suriname and Curaçao are still in contention and hopeful of making their debuts in this prestigious tournament.

The tournament will feature 20 additional spots still available for competing nations. The excitement builds as teams prepare to battle for a chance at glory in the 2023 World Cup.