Seventeen of the 48 places at the 2026 World Cup have been decided – with Morocco becoming the first African team to book their place.
A 5-0 home win over Niger was enough for Morocco to qualify with three games to spare.
A number of the remaining spots are set to be decided in the final three international breaks of 2025, with some more potentially being decided in the coming days.
Joint-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States were all granted automatic qualification for the World Cup.
Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea and Uzbekistan have already qualified from Asia.
Oceania’s one direct qualification spot has been taken by New Zealand.
Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia are the South American nations currently guaranteed a place.
Uzbekistan and Jordan will also be playing at a World Cup finals for the first time.
Teams through to 2026 World Cup
Hosts: Canada, Mexico, United States.
Asia: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan.
Oceania: New Zealand.
South America: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia.
Africa: Morocco.
