Which teams including Argentina are guaranteed a World Cup berth, and who is on the way?
Canada
Canada will be playing in the World Cup for the third time. This time, as the host country, they have the opportunity to play directly. This is going to be their second consecutive World Cup after the 2022 Qatar World Cup. With players like Alphonso Davis, Stephen Eustaquio and Jonathan David, Canada will be playing at home with the aim of passing the group stage.
Mexico
Mexico is hosting the World Cup for the third time in 2026 after 1970 and 1986. Mexico is a regular at the World Cup. This is their 18th World Cup. However, the country has never advanced beyond the quarter-finals, and they will want to do that this time.
United States
Like Mexico and Canada, the United States, as the host country, also got a direct place in the 2026 World Cup. This will be their 12th World Cup. With stars like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Taylor Adams, they are confident of performing better this time. New Zealand
New Zealand qualified for the World Cup from the Oceania region. New Zealand secured the World Cup by defeating New Caledonia in the regional final. This will be their third World Cup, the previous two being in 1982 and 2010.
Iran
Iran qualified for their fourth consecutive World Cup yesterday. 32-year-old Mehdi Taremi is the team’s top scorer and will once again lead Iran’s attack.
Argentina
Lionel Messi’s team received good news before taking to the field against Brazil. Lionel Scaloni’s team was confirmed to play in the main round of the World Cup before facing Brazil after Bolivia failed to beat Uruguay in the other South African qualifier, which starts at 2am Bangladesh time tomorrow.
16 teams from the European region will play in the World Cup. 9 from Africa, and 8 from Asia. At least 6 teams each from South America and North and Central America and the Caribbean will participate, and for the first time, one team from the Oceania region will play directly. The remaining two teams will be determined through intercontinental play-offs. So far, 7 countries have been confirmed to play in the World Cup.
