01.04.2026 09:33
For the first time, 48 teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup; a total of 48 countries, including Turkey, will compete in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
The 48 countries that will compete in the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup, the biggest organization in world football, have been finalized. The tournament, which will be held under the joint hosting of the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will start on June 11 and end on July 19.
FIRST TIME WITH 48 TEAMS FORMAT
The 2026 World Cup will be held for the first time with the participation of 48 teams. With the expanded format, more countries have the opportunity to take part on the world stage.
9 TEAMS FROM ASIA WILL PARTICIPATE
Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan, and Iraq from the Asian Football Confederation will showcase their talents in the tournament.
STRONG PARTICIPATION FROM AFRICA
The African continent will be represented by Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
NORTH AMERICA ON STAGE AS HOST
In addition to the host countries USA, Canada, and Mexico, Curaçao, Haiti, and Panama will also participate in the tournament from the CONCACAF region.
GIANTS OF SOUTH AMERICA HAVE THEIR PLACE
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay will compete in the World Cup from the CONMEBOL quota.
NEW ZEALAND FROM OCEANIA
New Zealand has become the only team from the Oceania region to participate in the tournament.
NOTABLE LIST FROM EUROPE
In addition to Turkey, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina have secured their tickets to the World Cup from the UEFA quota.
TURKEY ON STAGE AFTER 24 YEARS
The Turkish National Football Team has made a remarkable return to the World Cup after 24 years.