FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: A Comprehensive Guide

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification will determine the teams that will join hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Qualifying Process

The qualification process will begin in 2023 and will involve over 200 teams competing for 48 spots in the final tournament. The teams will be divided into six zones based on geographical regions.

• Africa (CAF)
• Asia (AFC)
• Europe (UEFA)
• North and Central America (CONCACAF)
• South America (CONMEBOL)
• Oceania (OFC)

Each zone will have a different number of spots available, with UEFA having the most and Oceania having the least.

Key Dates

The key dates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification are as follows:

• Draw for qualifying groups: December 2023
• Start of qualifying matches: March 2024
• End of qualifying matches: November 2025
• 2026 FIFA World Cup: June-July 2026

Past Qualifiers

The following is a complete table of World Cup Qualifiers standings for past seasons:

Season	Zone	Winner
2022	Europe (UEFA)	France
2022	Asia (AFC)	Japan
2022	Africa (CAF)	Senegal
2022	North and Central America (CONCACAF)	Canada
2022	South America (CONMEBOL)	Argentina
2022	Oceania (OFC)	New Zealand

For more information on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, please visit the official FIFA website.