FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Fixtures, Results, and Standings

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the primary version of the contest to eye 48 nations, increasing from the old-style 32. The rivalry begins on June 11, 2026, and will be presented by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This growth upsurges the global picture and raises the dangers for qualification.

African Qualifiers (CAF)

Africa has nine certain moorings at the Football World Cup 2026, with a possible tenth via the international play-off. Teams are divided into nine groups, with group victors advancing straight. The four best second teams will express off in mainland play-offs, where the winner gets an additional shot through the worldwide play-off route.

Upcoming Matches (September 4–7, 2025)

September 4: Chad vs Ghana, Angola vs Libya, Cameroon vs Eswatini, Algeria vs Botswana, Tunisia vs Liberia, Mali vs Comoros.
September 5: Egypt vs Ethiopia, Senegal vs Sudan, Morocco vs Niger, Ivory Coast vs Burundi.
September 6: Nigeria vs Rwanda (a must-win for the Super Eagles).
September 7: Central African Republic vs Comoros.

North & Central America (CONCACAF) at FIFA World Cup 2026

The three co-hosts, the USA, Mexico, and Canada, qualify mechanically for the Soccer World Cup. Other states in the area are rivals for the remaining slots through the collection stages and play-offs.

Upcoming Matches

September 4: Suriname vs Panama; Guatemala vs El Salvador.
September 5: Bermuda vs Jamaica; Trinidad vs Curaçao; Haiti vs Honduras; Nicaragua vs Costa Rica.

South America (CONMEBOL)

The South American trail remains fiercely competitive. Six teams will qualify directly, while one more will arrive an international play-off.

Qualified: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador.

Upcoming Matches (September 4, 2025)

Argentina vs Venezuela
Colombia vs Bolivia
Paraguay vs Ecuador
Uruguay vs Peru
Brazil vs Chile

Europe (UEFA)

Europe has 16 straight slots for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Twelve collection victors will progress, and the best second-place will compete in the play-offs.

Upcoming Fixtures (September 4–5, 2025)

September 4: Kazakhstan vs Wales, Georgia vs Turkiye, Slovakia vs Germany, Bulgaria vs Spain, Netherlands vs Poland.
September 5: Slovenia vs Sweden, Denmark vs Scotland, Ukraine vs France, Italy vs Estonia, Montenegro vs Czechia.

Asia (AFC)

Asia has eight involuntary berths and one semifinal slot. Capitals such as Japan, Iran, and South Korea have previously booked their tickets to the Football World Cup 2026.

Qualified: Japan, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia.

Upcoming Matches (October 8–14, 2025)