🔥 Trending 2026 World Cup: Teams Remaining in the Tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the quadrennial international men's soccer championship ⁶. A total of 48 teams have qualified for the tournament, which is being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States ⁴⁵. These three host nations automatically qualified ⁵. The qualification process for the remaining 45 spots began on September 7, 2023 ¹. The 48 qualified teams are divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the new Round of 32 ⁸. As of July 6, 2026, all 48 teams have officially been confirmed ⁴.