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Which teams have qualified for expanded 48-team event

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The FIFA World Cup next year, which will be co-hosted USA, Mexico and Canada, will witness an expanded 48-team event. Some prominent teams from all continents have already secured their qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026 after last night’s qualifiers.
We break down the qualification status for the FIFA World Cup 2026. But first, what is the continental breakdown for qualification spots in the 48-team event?
The biggest pool of teams at the FIFA World Cup next year will be reserved for Europe as the continent will have 16 teams sure to play in the next World Cup. Africa will have at least nine teams competing at the FIFA World Cup through direct reserved spots, besides one additional spot that can be earned after fighting it out from intercontinental playoffs. Asia then has eight direct berths reserved for it, besides one spot that can be earned via an intercontinental playoff. South America has six direct spots and can get one more via the intercontinental playoffs. North and Central America plus the Caribbean get three direct berths and another two spots in the intercontinental playoffs.
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And for the first time, Oceania has been given a guaranteed spot at the World Cup which has been clinched New Zealand with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia. The continent could have another participant in the World Cup, since New Caledonia will duke it out in the intercontinental playoffs.
Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup?
The three host countries — United States, Mexico, Canada — automatically qualify for the FIFA World Cup as per the rules. Here are the rest of the teams that have made the cut for the Football World Cup next year:
Asia: Japan qualified on March 20 beating Bahrain 2-0 while Iran qualified on March 25 thanks to a 2-2 draw with Uzbekan.
Oceania: New Zealand qualified on March 24 beating New Caledonia 3-0.Story continues below this ad
South America: Argentina qualified on March 25 after Bolivia failed to beat Uruguay.
(With inputs from AP)

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