Full list of teams that are in the World Cup and those who have been knocked out after the latest round of qualifiers.

After a packed September full of qualifiers, 18 teams have officially booked their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The final matches of the September international break were played on Tuesday, with teams across every confederation fighting for a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026,

Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane on Monday scored in stoppage-time to give Tunisia a 1-0 win in Equatorial Guinea and qualification for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Victory for Tunisia gave them an unassailable lead in Group H and they became the second African nation to secure a place at the tournament after 2022 semi-finalists Morocco.

Cape Verde’s shock win over Cameroon in the FIFA World Cup 2025 CAF Qualifiers secured top position in Group D with five consecutive wins

In a thrilling culmination to the CAF World Cup Qualifiers, Tunisia has secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining Morocco as the second African nation to qualify. This achievement comes after a nail-biting match against Equatorial Guinea, where Tunisia clinched victory with a dramatic stoppage-time goal.

The top group runners-up in the African qualifiers will have a chance to compete for a coveted spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In addition to the nine group winners who will qualify automatically, the four best runners-up will get the opportunity to play in a mini-tournament, with the winner advancing to an intercontinental playoff.