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2026 World Cup: 28 Teams Qualified, Newcomers Shine!

11/13/2025

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Twenty-eight teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, including first-time entrants the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Republic of Cabo Verde.
England is the only European nation confirmed.
Africa will decide an intercontinental playoff among Nigeria, Gabon, DR Congo, and Cameroon, with matches in Morocco on November 13 and 16.
In Asia, the UAE will face Iraq for a World Cup spot.

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Twenty-eight teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, including first-time entrants the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Republic of Cabo Verde.
England is the only European nation confirmed.
Africa will decide an intercontinental playoff among Nigeria, Gabon, DR Congo, and Cameroon, with matches in Morocco on November 13 and 16.
In Asia, the UAE will face Iraq for a World Cup spot.