This statistic presents the number of national teams that will participate by confederation in the FIFA World Cup starting in 2026. With the new format approved by the FIFA Council, the tournament will increase from ** to ** participants. The African Football Confederation (CAF) is the most benefited, increasing from five to nine teams directly qualified for the final phase.
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Marca. (March 31, 2017). Number of teams participating in the FIFA World Cup from 2026, by confederation [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/1637187/allocation-of-berths-for-the-fifa-world-cup-by-confederation/
Marca. "Number of teams participating in the FIFA World Cup from 2026, by confederation." Chart. March 31, 2017. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 02, 2026. /statistics/1637187/allocation-of-berths-for-the-fifa-world-cup-by-confederation/
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Number of teams participating in the FIFA World Cup from 2026, by confederation [Graph], Marca, March 31, 2017. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1637187/allocation-of-berths-for-the-fifa-world-cup-by-confederation/
