In a significant milestone forOther Teams That Have Qualified the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina has officially secured its spot in the tournament, becoming the seventh team to qualify. The reigning world champions confirmed their berth following a resounding 4-1 victory over arch-rival Brazil in a high-stakes CONMEBOL qualifier on Tuesday.
Argentina’s Qualification Secured
Argentina’s dominant display against Brazil solidified their place in the tournament, continuing their strong form since lifting the World Cup trophy in Qatar in 2022. Their qualification was further cemented when Uruguay and Bolivia played out a goalless draw, ensuring Argentina’s spot in the expanded 48-team World Cup.
The Road to 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be the largest in history with 48 participating teams, will take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. A total of 43 teams will qualify through continental tournaments, while two teams will book their spots via intercontinental playoffs.
Other Teams That Have Qualified
With Argentina’s confirmation, the list of qualified teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup now includes:
United States (Host Nation)
Mexico (Host Nation)
Canada (Host Nation)
Japan (AFC Qualification)
New Zealand (OFC Qualification)
Iran (AFC Qualification)
Argentina (CONMEBOL Qualification)
Iran became the second team from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to secure its World Cup berth, following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.
What’s Next?
As the qualification process continues, more teams from Europe (UEFA), Africa (CAF), South America (CONMEBOL), Asia (AFC), and North America (CONCACAF) will battle for a place in the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With the tournament promising an expanded format, fans worldwide eagerly await which nations will join Argentina and the other already-qualified teams on football’s biggest stage.
