Seven Teams Book 2026 World Cup Tickets with 41 Slots Still Up for Grabs——Seven nations have booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 41 more slots still up for grabs in the upcoming qualifiers.
The confirmed teams include co-hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico, along with defending champions Argentina, Asian heavyweights Japan and Iran, and Oceania champions New Zealand.
Japan was the first to qualify outside the host nations, sealing their spot with a 2-0 win over Bahrain on March 20, 2025.
New Zealand followed after clinching the OFC Nations Cup with a 3-0 victory over New Caledonia.
Iran secured qualification with a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan on March 25, moving seven points clear of third-placed UAE with two games left.
Argentina became the latest addition after Bolivia’s draw with Uruguay mathematically confirmed their spot, keeping them atop the CONMEBOL standings.
The 2026 World Cup, set for June 11 to July 19, will feature an expanded 48-team format, with 12 groups of four.
The top two teams from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, will progress to the round of 32.
Last Updated on March 27, 2025 by Senel Media
