The participating nations in 2026 will come from all six FIFA confederations: UEFA (Europe), CONMEBOL (South America), AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), CONCACAF (North and Central America & the Caribbean), and OFC (Oceania).

The first national team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, apart from host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada, has been confirmed. With over a year remaining before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off,

Several other teams are still competing for World Cup qualification. Argentina needs victories over Uruguay and Brazil and favorable results elsewhere. In Oceania and Asia, other teams are battling for the remaining qualifying spots.