The 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, already knows 47 of its 48 teams spread across 12 groups in what will be the biggest and longest World Cup in history
As an anecdote, Curaao, Jordan, Cape Verde and Uzbekistan will be the four debutants in this World Cup. DR Congo already played in a World Cup (1974) but under a different name (Zaire) and flag. Bolivia and Iraq (which will be the 48th team) have already played in a World Cup in the past.
Only six places remained to be decided in two play-offs (European and international)
What were the results of the UEFA play-offs for the 2026 World Cup?
- Bosnia 1 (4) vs Italy 1 (1): Bosnia qualify on penalties
- Sweden 3 vs Poland 2: Sweden qualify in regulation time
- Czechia 2 (3) vs Denmark 2 (1): Czechia qualify on penalties
- Kosovo 0 vs Turkey 1: Turkey qualifies in regular time
What were the results of the Intercontinental Playoff for the 2026 World Cup?
- DR Congo 1 vs Jamaica 0: Congo qualifies in extra time
- Iraq vs Bolivia: Starts at 23:00 pm ETr
Which teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the playoffs?
- Bosnia
- Sweden
- Czech Republic
- Turkey
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Iraq/Bolivia (TBD)
Now the 12 World Cup groups are complete.
