3 min learnApr 1, 2026 11:22 AM IST
4 international locations – Turkey, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in addition to the Czech Republic superior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in america, Mexico, and Canada on Tuesday following European playoff closing wins, which means 47 out of 48 groups have now been determined for the quadrennial showpiece.
Bosnia knocked out four-time World Cup winners Italy in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1–1 in Zenica. Within the evening’s different penalty shootout, the Czech Republic swept previous Denmark to e book their tickets to the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The Czechs will tackle Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea in Group A, whereas Bosnia will play in Group B, becoming a member of co-hosts Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland.
Turkey ended Kosovo’s dream of a maiden World Cup look with a 1–0 win, qualifying for his or her first World Cup since 2002, once they completed third. They’ll be a part of Group D with co-host USA, Paraguay, and Australia.
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Within the recreation between Poland and Sweden, Robert Lewandowski’s aspect got here from behind twice to equalise in opposition to Sweden, however star Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres scored Blågult’s third objective to ship Graham Potter’s males to the World Cup, the place they may play in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup can be collectively hosted by Canada, Mexico, and america from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Right here’s the total listing of 47 out of 48 international locations certified for the FIFA World Cup 2026:
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Co-hosts:
Asian Soccer Confederation (AFC):
- Australia, IR Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan
Confédération Africaine de Soccer (CAF):
- Algeria
- Cabo Verde
- Congo DR
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Morocco
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Tunisia
Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Affiliation Soccer (Concacaf):
Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL):
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Uruguay
Oceania Soccer Confederation (OFC):
Union of European Soccer Associations (UEFA):
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Croatia
- Czechia
- England
- France
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- Scotland
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Türkiye
Qualification spots
AFC: Eight direct spots + one Play-Off Event place
CAF: 9 direct spots + one Play-Off Event place
Concacaf: Six direct spots + two Play-Off Event locations
CONMEBOL: Six direct spots + one Play-Off Event place
OFC: One direct spot + one Play-Off Event place
UEFA: 16 direct spots