With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just a year away, the race to qualify is intensifying globally. While the final list of 48 participating nations is yet to be finalized, several teams have already secured their spots in what promises to be the largest World Cup ever. Hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States, along with South American powerhouses Argentina and Brazil, have automatically qualified. Several other teams are poised to make their first-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026:
**Potential Debutants for FIFA World Cup 2026:**
* Jordan – Qualified
* Uzbekistan – Qualified
* Cabo Verde
* Curaçao
* Guatemala
* Nicaragua
* Suriname
* New Caledonia
**FIFA 2026 World Cup Schedule:**
* Round of 32: June 28 – July 3, 2026
* Round of 16: July 4 – July 7, 2026
* Quarterfinals: July 9 – July 11, 2026
* Semifinals: July 14 – 15, 2026
* Bronze Final (3rd Place Match): July 18, 2026
**Qualification Slots Allocation for FIFA 2026:**
* AFC: eight direct slots and one play-off slot.
* CAF: nine direct slots and one play-off slot.
* CONCACAF: three direct slots, three host slots and two play-off slots.
* CONMEBOL: six direct slots and one play-off slot.
* OFC: one direct slot and one play-off slot.
* UEFA: 16 direct slots and zero play-off slots.
