The road to the 2026 World Cup is coming into focus after the November international break, with 42 teams now confirmed for next summer’s tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Only six spots remain, with the final playoff matches scheduled for the March international window. Yet the World Cup draw will take place before the playoffs, giving teams a glimpse of their potential path to glory on football’s biggest stage. You can check out all the details on the FIFA World Cup draw, see the latest odds, and explore which teams have already booked their place in the 2026 tournament here.
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Who Has Qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
The qualification process for the 2026 World Cup is nearly complete, with the final six spots set to be decided in next year’s playoffs. On Tuesday evening, Scotland sealed World Cup qualification for the first time since 1998 thanks to a remarkable 4-2 victory over 10-man Denmark at Hampden Park. Also, Austria clinched its first World Cup qualification since 1998 thanks to Michael Gregoritsch's late equaliser in a tense match against Bosnia. Several nations will be making their World Cup debuts in 2026. Cape Verde, for example, became the second-smallest nation ever to qualify for a major soccer tournament, while Curacao made history as the smallest country to reach the World Cup Finals. Other debutants include Uzbekistan and Jordan
| Continent | Team | Status |
| CONCACAF (Hosts) | United States | Qualified (Host) |
| CONCACAF (Hosts) | Mexico | Qualified (Host) |
| CONCACAF (Hosts) | Canada | Qualified (Host) |
| Asia (AFC) | Iran | Qualified |
| Asia (AFC) | Japan | Qualified |
| Asia (AFC) | Uzbekistan | Qualified (debut) |
| Asia (AFC) | South Korea | Qualified |
| Asia (AFC) | Jordan | Qualified |
| Asia (AFC) | Australia | Qualified |
| Asia (AFC) | Qatar | Qualified |
| Asia (AFC) | Saudi Arabia | Qualified |
| Africa (CAF) | Morocco | Qualified |
| Africa (CAF) | Tunisia | Qualified |
| Africa (CAF) | Egypt | Qualified |
| Africa (CAF) | Algeria | Qualified |
| Africa (CAF) | Ghana | Qualified |
| Africa (CAF) | Cape Verde | Qualified (debut) |
| Africa (CAF) | South Africa | Qualified |
| Africa (CAF) | Ivory Coast | Qualified |
| Africa (CAF) | Senegal | Qualified |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | Argentina | Qualified |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | Brazil | Qualified |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | Ecuador | Qualified |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | Uruguay | Qualified |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | Colombia | Qualified |
| South America (CONMEBOL) | Paraguay | Qualified |
| North America | Curacao | Qualified |
| North America | Haiti | Qualified |
| North America | Panama | Qualified |
| Oceania (OFC) | New Zealand | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | Austria | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | Belgium | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | Croatia | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | England | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | France | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | Germany | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | Netherlands | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | Norway | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | Portugal | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | Spain | Qualified |
| Europe (UEFA) | Switzerland | Qualified |
Contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain
Spain enters the 2026 World Cup as one of the early favorites after their impressive triumph at Euro 2024. Under Luis de la Fuente, La Roja has been dominant in the qualifiers, boasting a perfect record with 16 goals scored and just three conceded. Despite this strong form, the 2010 World Cup winners have struggled in recent World Cuo tournaments, failing to advance beyond the Round of 16 in the last three editions.
France
France enters the 2026 World Cup as one of the top favorites, listed at 9/2, building on their achievements as 2018 champions and 2022 runners-up. Under the guidance of head coach Didier Deschamps, Les Bleus boast a potent attacking lineup, featuring young talents and experienced strikers like Kylian Mbappe, Hugo Ekitike, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche, and Jean-Philippe Mateta, all of whom have made promising starts to their international careers.
Argentina
Argentina enters the 2026 World Cup as one of the favorites. The defending champions secured their first title since 1986 with a memorable victory in Qatar, finally giving Lionel Messi the World Cup glory that had previously eluded him. With a mix of experience and talent, La Albiceleste are poised to be a major force on football’s biggest stage.
When Is the 2026 World Cup Draw?
In August, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the 2026 World Cup draw will be held on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The ceremony is set to begin at noon local time (17:00 GMT).
World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
| Stage | Dates | Host |
| Group Stage | June 2026 | USA, Canada, Mexico |
| Knockouts | July 2026 | USA, Mexico |
| Final | July 19 | USA |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Odds
| Nation | Bet365 Odds |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5.50 |
| England | 7.00 |
| France | 8.00 |
| Brazil | 9.00 |
| Argentina | 9.00 |
| Portugal | 11.00 |
| Germany | 13.00 |
| Netherlands | 21.00 |
| Italy | 34.00 |
| Norway | 34.00 |
| Belgium | 51.00 |
| Colombia | 51.00 |
| Uruguay | 51.00 |
| Mexico | 81.00 |
| USA | 81.00 |
| Croatia | 101.00 |
| Denmark | 201.00 |
| Ecuador | 101.00 |
