2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 September 2023 – 31 March 2026 |
| Teams | 206 (from 6 confederations) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 580 |
| Goals scored | 1,581 (2.73 per match) |
| Attendance | 10,542,220 (18,176 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Almoez Ali (12 goals) |
← 2022 2030 →
All statistics correct as of 10 June 2025. | |
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification will decide the 45 teams that will join hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Qualification began on 7 September 2023 with three matches of the CONMEBOL zone played that day. The first goal of the qualification series was scored by Colombian player Rafael Santos Borré against Venezuela.