Jakarta – France became the 29th nation to secure qualification for the expanded 2026 FIFAโ world Cup, joining 28 other countries already confirmed for the tournament. The qualification push โcontinues throughoutโฃ November as teams โขvie for the remaining spots in the 48-team field.
The milestone marks a notable step toward filling theโฃ roster for the โfirst World โCup to feature 48 teams,a โขchange designed toโ increase global representation in football’s โpremierโฃ event. With more nations competing, the 2026โ tournament promises a broader showcaseโฃ of talent andโค a more inclusive festivity of the sport. Qualificationโ impacts national football programs, fan bases, and the โeconomic landscape โofโข host nations โขCanada,โ Mexico, and the United States.
France clinchedโค their โberth with a decisive โฃ4-0 victoryโฃ over Ukraine on Friday, november 14, 2025. Kylian Mbappรฉ scored twice, with Michael Olise โคand โคHugo Ekitike adding a goal each. This result solidified France’s position atop Group D in the European qualifying zone,amassing 13 points from five matches – a five-point lead over Iceland and Ukraine.
France joins England as the first UEFA teams to โqualify for the 2026โ World Cup, with England having โsecured their place during theโค international break in October.
Here’s a current list of qualified nations:
* Host Nations: Canada, โMexico, United states
* AFC: Australia, Iran,โฃ Japan, Jordan, Qatar,โฃ saudi โarabia, South โขKorea, Uzbekistan
* CAF: Algeria,โฃ Cabo Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, โขMorocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia
* โข CONMEBOL: Argentina, โคBrazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
* OFC: New Zealand
* UEFA: England, france
