The FIFA World Cup 2026 is less than one year away, with 48 nations set to descend on North America next summer for the biggest competition in international football.Â
The tournament is taking real shape following the October international break as several teams booked their plane ticket.
Here’s everything we know about the draw and which teams will be in it.
When is the World Cup draw taking place?
The final draw will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC on 5 December 2025.
In the new, expanded format of the competition, 48 nations will be drawn into 12 four-team groups. They will all vie for a place in the new round of 32.
Only 42 of the participating teams will have been confirmed by then, with the final six slots to be decided in the UEFA and inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026.
Which teams have qualified for the World Cup so far?
28 nations have booked their place in the tournament, including the three host countries.
Co-hosts:Â
- Canada
- Mexico
- USA
AFC:Â
- Australia
- Iran
- Japan
- Jordan
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
- Uzbekistan
CAF:Â
- Algeria
- Cape Verde
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Ivory Coast
- Morocco
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Tunisia
CONMEBOL:Â
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Uruguay
OFC:Â
- New Zealand
UEFA:Â
- England
When will the World Cup take place?
The tournament will kick off on 11 June 2026 and conclude with the final on 19 July 2026.
Where will the World Cup be hosted?
For the first time ever, the World Cup will hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States of America.
16 cities will host games; 11 in the US, three in Mexico and two in Canada.
USA:Â Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle.
Mexico:Â Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey.
Canada:Â Toronto and Vancouver.
Read – Premier League players who shone in the international break
See Also – Five top players in danger of missing the World Cup
