The World Cup 2026 is now a mere eight months away, and the list of qualified teams is steadily growing after the latest round of qualifying fixtures.
Scotland, who booked themselves at least a spot in the World Cup playoffs with wins over Greece and Belarus last week, will hope they can end their 28-year exile from the tournament and secure a spot at next summer’s football showcase, which is scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Want to know which nations have confirmed their place at the World Cup next summer thus far? Here is a full list of all 28 nations to have qualified for the World Cup 2026:
5. Colombia
Their best run in the tournament came when they reached the quarter-finals in 2014. Can they make the knockout stages next summer in America, Mexico, and Canada? | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Brazil
The five time winners will be amongst the favourites to win the tournament next summer. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Japan
Celtic pair Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate are likely to be in the squad for Japan, who have qualified for the eighth World Cup in their history. | PHILIP FONG Photo: PHILIP FONG
8. Socceroos
Likely to have Hibs hero Martin Boyle in their squad, the Australian national team have qualified for the World Cup again. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images