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:
25. Paraguay
Qualifying via the CONMEBOL qualifying route, Paraguay will be looking to make the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time since 2010. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
26. Uruguay
Much to the delight of football fans across the globe, Marcelo Bielsa will be at next year's World Cup after leading Uruguay to qualification. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
27. South Africa
South Africa have ended their 16-year drought without a World Cup appearance. The last time South Africa participated was in 2010, when they hosted the tournament and filled the world with vuvuzelas and colour. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
28. Tunisia
Celtic's new signing Sebastian Tounekti and his Tunisian teammates have sealed a spot at next year's World Cup in America, Mexico and Canada. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group