Determine the 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup.

This is the first time in history that the biggest football festival on the planet has been held on an expanded scale from 32 to 48 teams, marking a significant turning point for world football.

Based on the qualifying results, the final spots were determined through a series of play-off matches, completing the picture of 48 teams from 6 continental confederations. Of these, Europe contributed 16 representatives, Asia 9 teams, Africa 10 teams, South America 6 teams, North and Central America and the Caribbean 6 teams (including 3 host teams), and 1 representative from Oceania.

Notably, the 2026 World Cup will see the participation of many "newcomers" such as Uzbekistan, Jordan, Curaçao, and Cape Verde, demonstrating the positive impact of expanding the number of participating teams and creating more opportunities for developing football nations. In addition, several historically significant teams will return after a period of absence, promising exciting competition.

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