Nine African Teams To Qualify Directly

The Road to 2026: World Cup Qualifying Begins

Nine African Teams to Qualify Directly

The qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with the first match having been played in September 2023. Nine African teams will qualify directly for the tournament, which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The qualification process will be played over a period of three years, with the final teams qualifying in 2025.

Asian Qualifying Results and Fixtures

In Asia, the qualification process is divided into two rounds. The first round will see 12 teams competing for six berths in the second round. The second round will see 18 teams competing for eight berths in the World Cup. The results and fixtures for the Asian qualifying process can be found on the FIFA website.

Paraguay v Peru: The First Match

The first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification process was played between Paraguay and Peru in September 2023. Paraguay won the match 2-0, giving them a strong start in the qualification campaign. The match was played in front of a packed crowd in Asuncion, Paraguay.

The Road to Canada

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament to be hosted by three countries. The tournament will be played in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.