The 48 teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico have been confirmed after the final qualifiers. DR Congo and Iraq secured the last spots, with Curacao, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan making their debuts. Argentina enter as defending champions.
DR Congo qualified by defeating Jamaica in a play-off, where Axel Tuanzebe, the Burnley defender, scored the decisive goal from a corner in extra time. It marks their first appearance in 52 years. Iraq advanced alongside European play-off winners Turkiye, Czechia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Sweden, finalizing the field on April 1, 2026. 101GreatGoals.com detailed the groups and schedule, with all times in BST.
