There are now 16 places left to complete the line-up at the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This follows another intense round of qualifying matches that have seen African heavyweights like Nigeria and Cameroon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two West African nations saw their dreams end during the CAF playoffs in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They miss out on the two playoff spots that will be determined at an intercontinental tournament in March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other spots left to be filled up include CONCACAF (3) and UEFA (11).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Countries who are already confirmed to be next year\u2019s tournament include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Host nations: The United States, Canada and Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asia: Uzbekistan, Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Africa: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Europe: Norway, France, Portugal, Croatia and England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oceania: New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"