The 2026 men’s World Cup is still more than a year away, but in March of 2025, its field of 48 teams began to take shape.

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Other teams could follow in the current international window.

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Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The Inter ...

Argentina became the fourth team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup this week, with the holders beating Brazil 4-1 to go eight points clear at the top of the Conmebol qualifying standings.

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