Let’s break down the 2026 FIFA World Cup update.

Qualified Teams:

– Asia:
– Iran
– Uzbekistan (first-ever World Cup qualification)
– South Korea
– Jordan
– Australia
– Japan
– South America:
– Argentina
– Brazil
– Ecuador
– North, Central America, and Caribbean:
– Canada (co-host)
– Mexico (co-host)
– United States (co-host)
– Oceania:
– New Zealand (qualified by winning the third-round playoff final against New Caledonia)

Key Dates:

– Tournament Dates: June 11, 2026 – July 19, 2026
– Upcoming Qualifying Matches:
– Africa: until October 16, 2025
– Europe: until November 18, 2025
– Final Lineup: confirmed by March 31, 2026

Additional Info:

– The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanded from 32.
– The tournament will have 104 matches, with 12 groups of four teams each.
– The knockout stage will start with the Round of 32 on June 28, 2026.
– The final match will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.

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