The Road to World Cup 2026: Qualifiers Revealed
Explore the teams that have secured their spots in the 2026 World Cup and how they punched their tickets to the global football extravaganza.
The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on, and the anticipation is building as we uncover the teams that have qualified for the prestigious tournament. After a grueling qualification process, we now know 42 of the 48 teams that will take the field next year, with the remaining spots to be determined in the upcoming playoffs.
The nine group winners have all booked their automatic places, including powerhouses like Egypt, who made up for their missed opportunity in 2022 by securing their fourth World Cup appearance. Mohamed Salah led the charge, scoring twice as Egypt defeated Djibouti 3-0 in their final qualifier.
In a dramatic turn of events, DR Congo upset Nigeria in a gripping penalty shootout to secure their spot in the intercontinental playoffs. The Congolese side overcame a last-gasp 1-0 defeat by Cameroon in the semi-finals to set up a showdown with the Super Eagles, where they emerged victorious after a nail-biting encounter.
Fonte: The Guardian
