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Expanded Tournament To Feature 48 Teams

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Announced

Expanded Tournament to Feature 48 Teams

The qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been announced, with 48 teams set to compete for a spot in the expanded tournament. For the first time, Oceania will be guaranteed a qualifying spot, while UEFA will have the largest allocation with 16 teams.

Qualification Format

The qualifying format has been divided as follows:

  • AFC (Asia): 8 teams
  • CAF (Africa): 9 teams
  • CONCACAF (North and Central America and the Caribbean): 6 teams
  • CONMEBOL (South America): 6 teams
  • OFC (Oceania): 1 team
  • UEFA (Europe): 16 teams

The European qualifiers will begin in March 2025, with teams drawn into groups of five. The top two teams from each group will qualify directly for the World Cup, while the third-placed teams will enter a playoff round for a chance to reach the tournament.

48-Team Tournament

The expanded 48-team tournament will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The host cities and game dates have yet to be announced.


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