The list of countries heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is growing. Following a thrilling round of November qualifiers, 42 nations have officially secured their place in the expanded 48-team tournament set for North America in 2026.

The 2026 World Cup lineup is almost complete, though upcoming playoffs will determine the full list of teams taking part in next summer’s tournament.March will see 16 European teams battle to book

DR Congo come back from a goal down to beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in the African playoffs final for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to qualify for the intercontinental playoffs in March.

Kansas City will host six FIFA World Cup matches in the summer of 2026. Whether you’re a local or among the hundreds of thousands of people expected to travel in, KCUR put together some pointers for what to expect from the tournament — and how to become a soccer fan.

The official and safest place to buy tickets is FIFA.com/tickets. FIFA’s ticket sales are rolling out in phases, and the most recent Early Ticket Draw entry period was open through October 31 at 11 a.m. ET. Fans who entered before the deadline are now waiting to see if they’ve been selected for purchasing time slots.

Messi's Argentina and Ronaldo's Portugal are among the 42 teams that have already secured their place at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Amid Russia’s invasion, the Ukrainian senior men’s soccer team has given Ukraine a reason for optimism and cheer by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.

Check out this article for the complete FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 bracket, including dates, times, and locations.