Ghana are the twenty first crew to qualify for the 2026 World Cup – and a minimum of six extra of the 48 locations might be determined this week.

Asia and Africa are the place the entire newest assured spots will come from, with two from Asia and 4 extra from Africa up for grabs.

Ghana booked their spot due to a 1-0 win over Comoros with Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus claiming the one objective.

Mohamed Salah scored twice on Wednesday as Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 to seal their place at a fourth World Cup.

Algeria joined them on Thursday with Riyad Mahrez scoring in a 3-0 Group G win over backside aspect Somalia.

Whereas no nations in North and Central America or Europe are assured to qualify this month, it’s mathematically attainable for some nations to take action.

4 European nations may ebook their place this week – England, Portugal, Switzerland and France.

Thomas Tuchel’s males will qualify with victory over Latvia on Tuesday, whereas the opposite three should depend on different outcomes too.

Croatia are all however there, sitting three factors above the Czech Republic with a far superior objective distinction.

Joint-hosts Canada, Mexico and the USA had been all granted automated qualification for the World Cup.

Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea and Uzbekistan have already certified from Asia.

Oceania’s one direct qualification spot has been taken by New Zealand.

Tunisia and Morocco had been the primary two African sides to undergo, earlier than three extra joined them this week.

Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia are the South American nations at present assured a spot.

Uzbekistan and Jordan will even be enjoying at a World Cup finals for the primary time.

Whereas they haven’t certified for the match in full, Bolivia and New Caledonia are two of the six nations confirmed to participate within the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026.

Groups by to 2026 World Cup

Hosts: Canada, Mexico, United States.

Asia: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan.

Oceania: New Zealand.

South America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay.

Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Tunisia.