The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up with six Asian teams securing their places in the tournament scheduled to take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada next year. While World Cup Qualifiers are set to continue in the coming months, these teams will undoubtedly be representing Asia on the world stage.
The Asian qualification process for the World Cup in North America involved a rigorous format where six teams initially battled for two direct spots across three groups in the third round of qualifications. Following this stage, an additional series of matches will determine the remaining two teams from Asia, in addition to a separate playoff game involving a nation from CONCACAF.
Among the surprises in this qualification cycle, Uzbekistan and Jordan have earned their historic first appearances in the World Cup, adding an exciting new dimension to the upcoming tournament.
Australia joins the World Cup contenders
Australia confirmed their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic match against Saudi Arabia. Needing only to avoid a five-goal loss, the Aussies triumphed with a 2-1 victory. This qualification marks Australia’s sixth appearance at the World Cup.
The team will be looking to improve upon their previous performance in Qatar, where they were knocked out in the Round of 16 by the reigning champions, Argentina.
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Qualified teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, teams worldwide are securing their spots in this prestigious competition. In addition to several Asian nations already booking their tickets, another team has also confirmed their participation.
Here’s the current list of teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
- United States
- Mexico
- Canada
- Iran
- Japan
- Argentina
- New Zealand
- Uzbekistan
- Jordan
- South Korea
- Australia
