No African country has qualified for the 2026 World Cup as at Match-day seven, even though one or two countries are likely to book their ticket after match day eight between 7th and 9th of September.
While the continent wait for their lucky teams to first book their world cup tickets,South Africa and Asia dominate the list of the sixteen countries that have so far secured their spots at the 2026 mundial taking place in United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay became the latest countries to qualify for the World Cup on Thursday after the penultimate round of South American qualifiers.
Uruguay and Colombia both recorded 3-0 wins, while Paraguay advanced with a goalless draw.
They join Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador as South America’s representatives confirmed so far.
Next year’s expanded World Cup will feature 48 teams for the first time and will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, all of whom qualified automatically.
Other countries already assured of their places include Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, and Australia.
In total, 43 teams will advance through continental qualifiers, with two additional berths decided via the intercontinental playoffs in March 2026.
Full list of qualified countries for the 2026 World Cup so far (16):
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Ecuador
- Uruguay
- Colombia
- Paraguay
- United States (hosts)
- Mexico (hosts)
- Canada (hosts)
- Japan
- South Korea
- Iran
- Uzbekistan
- Australia
- Jordan
- New Zealand