The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are underway, with various confederations like AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA competing for spots in the tournament. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has allocated eight direct qualifying slots and one inter-confederation play-off slot for its teams.
In the AFC qualifiers, 46 teams are competing, with the top 26 ranked teams receiving byes to the second round. The teams are divided into groups, with the top teams in each group advancing to the next round. Some of the upcoming matches in the AFC qualifiers include Japan vs. Bahrain, Australia vs. Indonesia, and Korea Republic vs. Oman.
Meanwhile, in the CAF qualifiers, 54 teams are competing for five spots in the World Cup. The teams are divided into groups, with the top teams in each group advancing to the next round. Some of the upcoming matches in the CAF qualifiers include Cameroon vs. Eswatini, Tunisia vs. Liberia, and Madagascar vs. Central African Republic.
The UEFA qualifiers are also underway, with 55 teams competing for 16 spots in the World Cup. The teams are divided into groups, with the top teams in each group advancing to the next round. Some of the upcoming matches in the UEFA qualifiers include San Marino vs. Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Romania, and Albania vs. England ³ ⁴.
