2026 World Cup: 16 Nations Confirm Spots For Mundial

2026 World Cup: 16 Nations Confirm Spots For Mundial

Sampson Adedeji

Nothing less than 16 countries have now secured their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay confirmed qualification on Thursday after the penultimate round of South American qualifiers.

Uruguay and Colombia each recorded 3-0 victories, while Paraguay sealed their spot with a goalless draw.

They join Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador as South America’s representatives so far.

The 2026 edition will be the first World Cup with 48 teams and will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, all of whom qualify automatically.

Other nations that have already booked their tickets include Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, and Australia.

In total, 43 teams will advance through continental qualifiers, while two final spots will be decided in the intercontinental playoffs, set for March 2026 and featuring six competing nations.