All 48 participants of 2026 FIFA World Cup determined

All qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup have been completed, and the full list of participants for the World Cup has been determined. The last six places were played in the European and intercontinental playoffs, FIFA reported.

Who has secured the last places for the 2026 World Cup?

In the European play-offs, Sweden, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the World Cup. DR Congo and Iraq qualified for the World Cup from the intercontinental play-offs.

Four teams made their World Cup debuts - Jordan, Uzbekistan, Curacao and Cape Verde.

What groups will the 2026 World Cup have?

For the first time in history, the World Cup will be held in an expanded format - 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of four teams. Among the most interesting groups are Group C, where Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland will meet, as well as Group I with France, Senegal, Iraq and Norway. The reigning champion Argentina was in Group J along with Algeria, Austria and Jordan.

Why didn't Ukraine qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

The Ukrainian national team took second place in qualifying group D, losing to France for first place. In the play-offs, Serhii Rebrov's team lost to Sweden with a score of 1:3 and failed to make it to the World Cup.

As you know, the 2026 World Cup will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19 in 16 cities. Fans are already complaining about the exorbitant cost of tickets.