BBC Sport looks at who has booked a place at the 2026 World Cup already, and how qualifying works around the world.
World Cup will have a record 48 teams. It will be held in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and kick off on June 11.
The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot.
As host nations, the United States, Mexico and Canada automatically qualify for the tournament. In the March 2025 window, we ...
Joining Japan in punching their World Cup ticket is regional powerhouse Iran. They have a solid history qualifying for this ...
In Africa, a jam-packed March window of World Cup qualifiers began with several giants in peril. It ended with a more ...
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