2026 World Cup – 22 teams qualify for playoff round
As the group stage of the 2026 World Cup draws to a close, the 22 teams that have advanced to the playoffs have been announced.

Currently 22 teams have qualified for the play-off round of the 2026 World Cup. It includes Germany, Brazil, France, Sweden, South Africa, Canada, Netherlands, Morocco, Spain, USA, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Brazil, Japan, Cote d'Ivoire, Norway, Mexico, Argentina, Cabo Verde, Australia, Egypt and Switzerland.

The 2026 World Cup will be held from 11 June to 19 July in the United States, Canada and Mexico. During the World Cup in 2022, in the final in Qatar, Argentina won 4:2 after a 3:3 draw against France.
Expect more information about the teams participating in this tournament and their approaches to improving their success.
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