FIFA World Cup 2026 Latest Update | FIFA World Cup

Introduction

Update about FIFA World Cup 2026 as 104 matches will be played instead of 64 matches due to expanded format with 48 teams will participate in next edition. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries United States, Canada and Mexico. The final will be played on July 19. Number of groups will increase from 12 to 16 as 48 teams are taking part. This time it will be four-team group instead of traditional three-team group. Some initial updated about FIFA World Cup 2026 are mentioned below.

Matches and Host Countries:

The 2026 FIFA World Cup edition will be hosted jointly by three countries including United States, Mexico and Canada. Total of 104 matches will be played in next edition instead of traditional 64 matches.

Teams:

This time 48 teams will participate instead of 32 teams as new policy announcement after meeting held in Rwandan capital Kigali. Teams will be divided in 16 groups each group will contain four teams. Below are details of teams from different confederations:

Confederations	Teams
Asia Football Confederation	8 or 9
Confederation of African Football	9 or 10
Union of European Football Confederation	16
South America Football Confederation	6
Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football	6
Oceania Football Confederation	1

 

FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams from Asia Confederation (AFC)

According to FIFA rankings here are some possible teams from Asia confederation to participate in 2026 edition:

• Japan
• Iran
• South Korea
• Australia
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Uzbekistan
• Iraq
• China

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams from Africa Confederation (CAF)

According to rankings and performances, here is list of possible participants from Africa confederation:

• Tunisia
• Nigeria
• Algeria
• Senegal
• Morocco
• Egypt
• Cameron
• Ghana
• Lvory Coast
• Mali

FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams from European Confederation (UEFA)

Here is list of teams from Europe confederation according to rankings and potential for FIFA World Cup 2026:

• France
• England
• Germany
• Spain
• Italy
• Belgium
• Portugal
• Netherlands
• Denmark
• Croatia
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Poland
• Ukraine
• Turkey
• Russia

FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams from South America Confederation (CONMEBOL)

List of teams who are possible participants from America confederation for FIFA World Cup 2026:

• Argentian
• Uruguay
• Chile
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil

FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF)

Expected participant teams from North and Central America and Caribbean confederation are listed below:

• United States
• Costa Rica
• Mexico
• Honduras
• Jamaica
• Panama

FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams from Oceania Confederation (OFC)

Here is list of possible participants from Oceania Confederation in FIFA World Cup 2026 edition:

• Australia (further details will be updated soon).

Note: All above mentioned teams from different confederations are not final. Any other team can qualify. These teams are listed due to their performances and rankings. Keep in touch with us for further updates.

Groups:

48 teams will be divided in 16 groups and each group will contain of four teams.

Schedule:

Schedule has not been announced by officials yet. Expected dates could be in June and July 2026 and final will take place on July 19.

Venues:

FIFA World Cup 2026 edition matches will be played in stadiums of United States, Mexico and Canada. Venues for matches will be announced before start of tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar was won by Argentina. Final was played between Argentina and France. Lionel Messi got first FIFA World Cup title by his name. France ended their campaign as runner-ups.

Conclusion

Which team is your favorite for FIFA World Cup 2026 edition? I will go with Portugal because of Cristiano Ronaldo. Although it is looking difficult that he could play until 2026 World Cup. Let’s hope may the best wins. Tell us about your experience in comments!