"The latest round of qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup has come to a close, with a clearer picture of who can make it to the global showpiece event next year. Morocco, who became the first African team to reach the semifinals of a World Cup in 2022, can no longer be caught for top spot in Group E of their Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifiers."
"Tunisia have also made it through as table toppers in Group H, the pair being the first two African sides to confirm their progress for next year's competition. list of 4 itemsend of list South Africa are on the verge of qualifying, following their 1-1 draw with Nigeria, while the Super Eagles now need to topple Benin, whom they play in their final group game."
"After the latest round of qualifying matches, here is a breakdown of the confirmed contenders from each of the six regions: Asia: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, and Uzbekistan. South America: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia. Africa: Morocco and Tunisia. Europe: None of the 54 European teams vying for 16 qualification spots have confirmed their berths as their first-round matches will run until November 18."
Confirmed qualifiers for FIFA 2026 include multiple teams across confederations. Asia has Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea and Uzbekistan. South America has Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia. Africa has Morocco and Tunisia already through, while South Africa sits close after a 1-1 draw with Nigeria and Nigeria must beat Benin to keep hopes alive. CONCACAF has Canada, Mexico and the USA qualified, with host nations occupying three spots. Oceania’s single spot went to New Zealand after a third-round playoff final victory over New Caledonia on March 24. Europe has no confirmed qualifiers yet.
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