2026 World Cup: 17 countries qualify for tournament [Full List]

At least 17 countries have confirmed their qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Africa now has its first flagbearer after Morocco crushed Niger Republic 5-0 on Friday, to seal their spot.

The Atlas Lions needed only six qualifying matches to qualify, as they sit top of Group E with the maximum 15 points and two games left.

They will be hoping to impress next year, after going all the way to the semi-finals in the 2022 edition in Qatar.

Morocco will join 16 other countries who have sealed their places.

Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay secured their spots on Thursday, following the penultimate qualifying fixtures in the South America zone.

The trio join already qualified Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador from the continent.

Co-hosts United States of America, Mexico and Canada all earned automatic qualification.

Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan and Australia will also be at the tournament.

2026 World Cup: 17 countries qualify for tournament [Full List]