32 teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup.

In the early hours of November 17th, fans identified 32 out of the 48 teams that will participate in the world's biggest football tournament next summer.

Europe (5 teams): England, France, Croatia, Portugal, Norway: Cristiano Ronaldo could qualify for his 6th consecutive World Cup if nothing major happens. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland shone to help Norway qualify for their first World Cup in 27 years.

South America (6 teams): Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay: Like Ronaldo, Messi is likely to play in his last World Cup. Fans are dreaming of a direct confrontation between these two superstars at the tournament in North and Central America.

Asia (8 teams): Australia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and Uzbekistan: Asia has a chance to have 9 teams qualify for the World Cup if Iraq or UAE advance through the intercontinental play-offs, although the chances are quite low.

Africa (9 teams): Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and South Africa: Fans could see up to 10 teams from the African continent at the 2026 World Cup if the Republic of Congo, who recently defeated Nigeria in the play-offs, advances beyond the intercontinental stage.

Oceania (1 team): New Zealand easily qualified for the World Cup after a series of emphatic victories, securing their first World Cup appearance in 14 years.

Co-hosts (3 teams): USA, Canada, and Mexico: Playing on home soil could be an opportunity for the US team to replicate their World Cup quarter-final achievement from over two decades ago.

Source: https://znews.vn/32-doi-gop-mat-o-world-cup-2026-post1603339.html