The race to the 2026 World Cup dey heat up! With the tournament expanding to 48 teams, more countries get chance to shine for the world. So far, 39 nations don secure their place for the next summer tournament. Let's take a look at who don qualify so far and which teams dey close.
Who Don Qualify for World Cup 2026?
As of November 18, 2025, these nations don book their tickets:
- Host Nations: Canada, Mexico, United States
- Asia: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan
- Africa: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
- Europe: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Switzerland
- Oceania: New Zealand
- South America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
Scotland Don Qualify For The First Time Since 1998!
Scotland fans dey celebrate as their team secure automatic qualification to the World Cup for the first time since 1998! Kenny McLean and Kieran Tierney score late goals to seal a 4-2 victory against Denmark.
The match wey happen for Scotland be full of drama, with Scott McTominay scoring early with a bicycle kick. Denmark equalize through Rasmus Hojlund, but Scotland never give up. After Denmark get one player sent off, Lawrence Shankland put Scotland ahead again, but Denmark equalize again. Then Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean score late goals to send Scotland to the World Cup!
What's Next?
The World Cup draw go happen on December 5. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates as other countries dey fight for their place in the biggest football tournament for the world!