The FIFA 2022 World Cup is just around the corner and various confederations are entering the final stages of qualification for the World Cup as the playing field begins to take shape for the most anticipated event. A total of 5 host cities in 8 stadiums will accommodate the world for the next World Cup.
The allocation of teams per confederation is as follows: AFC (Asia) will have 6 teams, CAF (Africa) will have 5 teams, CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean) will have four, while CONMEBOL (South America) will have 4 teams as well, whereas UEFA (Europe) have their slated 13 spots. All of the inter-confederation play-in round that decided the remaining spots to make up the 32 teams have been played.
Watched by the entire world, the FIFA World Cup is a mega event that paralyzes countries and is the main talking point of said year that it takes place. France are the current World champions, while Qatar is the host nation. Here are all the qualified teams for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
List of qualified teams to the FIFA 2022 World Cup
At the moment 31 teams have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, eventually, the playing field will come down to 32 teams, while Qatar is the host country and get an automatic place, the rest must go through qualification.
1. Qatar - Host Nation
As the host nation Qatar avoided World Cup qualifying and have played in friendlies and in non-regional tournaments such as the Gold Cup in 2021 to prepare for the World Cup.
2. Germany - UEFA
Germany made short work of qualification winning 9 games and losing only 1. As always Germany will be one of the favorites of the 2022 World Cup, after a disappointing 2018 tournament the Germans are ready to make a push for a fifth title.
3. Denmark - UEFA
Like Germany, Denmark also came in with a 9-1 record and scored 30 goals and only gave up 3 during qualification. Denmark has an interesting team with players like Daniel Wass, Kasper Schmeichel, and Simon Kjær leading the charge, they are waiting to make a splash in Qatar.
4. Brazil - Conmebol
Brazil was the first to qualify out of South America, still undefeated in qualifying and with a stacked squad Brazil will be a team to watch come November. Tite has Brazil not only attacking with flavor but also defending with purpose.
5. Belgium - UEFA
With names like Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Dries Mertens, Belgium made short work of qualification and is hoping for Qatar to finally be the breakout tournament for Belgium. The team has the talent to be a favorite to lift the trophy.
6. France - UEFA
The reigning world champions did not miss a beat and qualified for the World Cup undefeated and won the UEFA Nations League. Behind the talents of Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kanté, and Hugo Lloris, France is looking to repeat and win a third World Cup.
7. Croatia - UEFA
The runners up in the last World Cup, Croatia continues to have a very competitive team, finishing first in Group H of qualifying. The squad is very experienced and while another World Cup final seems distant a deep run is not.
8. Spain - UEFA
After a disappointing 2018, Spain has regrouped and won their group in qualification, now Luis Enrique is looking to lead the likes of Álvaro Morata, Rodrigo, Gavi, Carlos Soler, and Rodri to a deep run in the World Cup.
9. Serbia - UEFA
Serbia shocked many by dominating their qualifying group and leaving Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in second place. At the World Cup, Serbia might be a huge surprise with a loaded forward line that includes Dušan Vlahović and Aleksandar Mitrović.
10. England - UEFA
England has a young and dynamic team, Gareth Southgate’s side almost won the Euro 2020 championship and has a deep squad led by Harry Kane, Kalvin Phillips, Raheem Sterling, and Mason Mount.
11. Switzerland - UEFA
Talk about upset, Switzerland took top spot of Group C in qualifying over Italy! The Swiss were undefeated in qualification and are always a handful for any team at the World Cup.
12. Netherlands - UEFA
The Netherlands wisely got rid of Frank de Boer and finished top of the UEFA qualification standings. Under Louis Van Gaal the manager will look to finally win a World Cup for the Netherlands.
13. Argentina - Conmebol
Argentina is on a 29 game unbeaten streak and are the current Copa America champions. Argentina always brings their flair and style to the World Cup oftentimes playing the bully in the first round and usually being sent home when pitted against an opponent up to their measure. 2022 has a lot riding on it for Argentina, it will be Lionel Messi’s last chance to win a World Cup and after a disastrous 2018, it’s all or nothing for Argentina.
14. Iran - AFC
Iran is back in Qatar 2022, it will be Iran's third straight World Cup, and while this may not be the most talented Iranian side to get to the major event, they will feel right at home playing in Qatar.
15. South Korea - AFC
South Korea is back and is looking to have a better tournament than the last two cups which saw South Korea not advance from the group stage. Hwang In-beom, Lee Jae-sung, Lee Dong-jun, Son Heung-min, and Kim Min-Jae will lead the Koreans in their 10th consecutive World Cup.
16- Japan - AFC
Hajime Moriyasu's side secured their eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup qualification with a convincing 2-0 win at home to Australia. Japan will focus on surpassing its best-ever finish in Qatar 2022 when it accomplished ninth place in the World Cup it co-hosted with Korea in 2002.
17- Saudi Arabia - AFC
With a draw against China, Saudi Arabia ensured that they would not be knocked out of second place in their group in the Asian Qualifiers and assured their spot in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The Green Falcons will play their fifth World Cup in Qatar 2022.
18- Uruguay - Conmebol
The two-time world champions struggled a bit in the Conmebol Qualifiers but finally qualified for Qatar 2022, which will be the fourth World Cup in a row since South Africa 2010. With a new coach, Diego Alonso, after the successful tenure of Washington Tabarez, they will seek to repeat their trend of at least getting out of the group stage.
19- Ecuador - Conmebol
Ecuador earned the right to play in the fourth World Cup in its history. It took La Tri 72 years to play a tournament of this nature, however, since Korea-Japan 2002, they have only missed two editions. Thus, in Qatar 2022 they will seek to equal at least their best performance when they reached the Round of 16.
20 - Canada - Concacaf
The Canucks have become the first Concacaf team to punch a ticket to the most anticipated tournament. Canada have comfortably qualified for Qatar 2022 in a memorable campaign that sees them return to a FIFA World Cup for the first time in 36 years. Their last participation came in Mexico 1986.
21 - Ghana - CAF
One of Africa's fiercest competitors returns to a World Cup. The Black Stars sealed their qualification to Qatar 2022 at the expense of Nigeria in the African Qualifiers. This will be only their fourth appearance in this great tournament, where they will be looking to surpass their brilliant performance in 2010 when they reached the Quarter Finals.
22- Senegal - CAF
The Lions of Teranga are starting to get into the healthy habit of playing in FIFA World Cups. Their first appearance was Korea-Japan 2002 where they reached the Quarter Finals. It was not until Russia 2018 that they returned to this tournament, and now in Qatar 2022, they return to leave a better feeling than four years ago when they did not get past the Group stage.
23 - Portugal - UEFA
The first part of what may be Cristiano Ronaldo's last mission in the World Cups has been accomplished: Portugal qualified for its eighth World Cup, fifth in a row. Now, both CR7 and The Navigators will be looking to leave a deeper mark on this great tournament, having gone as far as the Round of 16 since their fourth-place finish in 2006.
24- Poland - UEFA
Poland's national anthem will be played for the ninth time at a FIFA World Cup after the team led by Robert Lewandowski qualified for Qatar 2022 at the expense of Sweden in the European Qualifiers Playoffs. It was in the 1974 and 1982 editions that the Eagles achieved their best result: two third-place finishes.
25. Morocco - CAF
For the second time in its history, Morocco will attend two consecutive editions of the World Cup. The Atlas Lions destroyed DR Congo 4-1 to put their name in the list of qualified teams to Qatar 2022. This will be their sixth participation in this tournament. In Mexico 1986 they achieved their best performance so far arriving up to the Round of 16.
26. Tunisia - CAF
Jalel Kadri was appointed as Tunisia's coach in January 2022 to change the face of the team and he has succedeed. The Eagles of Carthage were able to beat Mali and win one of Africa's tickets for Qatar 2022. In their five previous World Cup appearances (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2018) they have never been able to advance beyond the Group stage.
27. Cameroon - CAF
Led by one of their most iconic former players now as coach, Rigobert Song, The Indomitable Lions return to a World Cup after missing out on Russia 2018. Of their seven previous appearances, only in Italy 1990 did they advance from the Group stage (they made it all the way to the Quarter Finals).
28. Mexico - Concacaf
Qatar 2022 will be Mexico's eighth consecutive World Cup. Counting the one that will be played from November 20 to December 18, El Tri will have participated in 17 editions of this tournament so far. Its great mission is to overcome the Round of 16, an instance in which it has in 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018.
29. The United States - Concacaf
The Stars and Stripes will soon have to forget that it was their better goal average that prevented them from having to play in the Inter-Confederation Playoffs to qualify for Qatar 2022. Led by a young and brilliant generation, they will be looking for their eleventh World Cup appearance, after missing out on Russia 2018, to be similar to that of Uruguay 1930, when they finished in third place.
30. Wales - UEFA
Qatar 2022 will be the second World Cup in the history of the Welsh National Team, the previous time was in 1958. The team coached by Robert Page was the last team from UEFA to qualify for the World Cup and achieved it after defeating Ukraine in the playoffs.
31. Australia - AFC
The Australian National team have qualified to their 6th World Cup, the previous one was in 2018. The team coached by Graham Arnold defeated Peru at Al Rayyan Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The Socceroos clinched their spot in Group D against France, Denmark and Tunisia.
32. Costa Rica - Concacaf
Costa Rica have qualified to their 6th World Cup after a nerve-wracking game at the Al Rayyan Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Los Ticos won their inter-confederations qualification matchup to New Zealand. They will part of Group E with Spain, Germany and Japan.
Complete list
1. Qatar - Host Nation
2. Germany - UEFA
3. Denmark - UEFA
4. Brazil - Conmebol
5. Belgium - UEFA
6. France - UEFA
7. Croatia - UEFA
8. Spain - UEFA
9. Serbia - UEFA
10. England - UEFA
11. Switzerland - UEFA
12. Netherlands - UEFA
13. Argentina - Conmebol
14. Iran - AFC
15. South Korea - AFC
16. Japan - AFC
17. Saudi Arabia - AFC
18. Uruguay - Conmebol
19. Ecuador - Ecuador
20. Canada - Concacaf
21. Ghana - CAF
22. Senegal - CAF
23. Portugal - UEFA
24. Poland - UEFA
25. Morocco - CAF
26. Tunisia - CAF
27. Cameroon - CAF
28. Mexico - Concacaf
29. The United States - Concacaf
30. Wales - UEFA
31. Australia - AFC
32. Costa Rica - Concacaf
