Initial qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup: 13 teams have started their historic journey
The awaited moment for football fans has arrived — the qualification phase for the 2026 World Cup has entered an exciting stage. After matches held in various regions, the number of teams that have begun their journey to the major tournament has reached 13. Of these, 10 teams have participated commendably in the qualifiers and secured a historic qualification, while another 3 teams — Canada, Mexico, and the USA — qualified directly for the final stage as hosts.
The following national teams have so far secured qualification for the prestigious tournament known as the World Cup 2026:
?? Canada
?? Mexico
?? USA
?? Japan
?? New Zealand
?? Iran
?? Argentina
?? Uzbekistan
?? South Korea
?? Jordan
?? Australia
?? Brazil
?? Ecuador
It should be noted that the appearance of the Uzbekistan national team on this list has opened a new chapter in the history of our football. This means that the country will participate in the World Cup for the first time, and it has become one of the dreamed results among fans.
The World Cup will take place in the summer of 2026, specifically in June and July, across the fields of Canada, Mexico, and the USA. This time, the tournament will be organized in a format featuring 48 teams for the first time in history. It is natural to expect fierce competition, dramatic scenarios, and historic results at every stage.
The Zamin.uz website will continue to provide regular updates on all important news regarding the World Cup 2026 qualifiers and the main stage, the status of the teams, and the performances of our national team.
