7 June 2026
World Cup 2026: where the 48 teams come from
The jump to 48 teams gave every confederation more places. Here is how the field breaks down by region.
UEFA (Europe)16 slots33%
CAF (Africa)9 slots19%
AFC (Asia)8 slots17%
CONMEBOL (S. America)6 slots13%
CONCACAF (N. America)6 slots13%
Inter-confederation play-off2 slots4%
OFC (Oceania)1 slots2%
Africa and Asia are the biggest winners from expansion, gaining places that should bring more first-time and returning nations to the tournament.