{"id":2956,"date":"2025-10-16T12:40:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.collect.fifa.com\/?p=2956"},"modified":"2025-10-22T11:42:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:42:24","slug":"fifa-world-cup-2026-nations-qualified-and-how-fans-can-secure-tickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collect.fifa.com\/blog\/fifa-world-cup-2026-nations-qualified-and-how-fans-can-secure-tickets\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA World Cup 26\u2122: Nations Qualified and How Fans Can Secure Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">The dream of the <span class=\"s1\"><b>FIFA World Cup 26\u2122<\/b><\/span> is becoming reality. As October 2025 unfolds, the world celebrates a new wave of teams officially qualified for football\u2019s biggest stage. From South America to Asia, each nation that has booked its ticket to <span class=\"s1\"><b>Canada, Mexico, and the United States<\/b><\/span> brings unique passion, history, and ambition to the tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Congratulations to every team that will proudly represent their country at the <span class=\"s1\"><b>first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup\u2122<\/b><\/span> &#8211; a historic event set to deliver more matches, more goals, and more unforgettable stories than ever before.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Qualified Nations for the FIFA World Cup 26\u2122<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">As of October 2025, the confirmed list of <span class=\"s1\"><b>qualified nations<\/b><\/span> includes:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Hosts:<\/b><\/span> United States, Canada, Mexico<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Asia (AFC):<\/b><\/span> Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Africa (CAF):<\/b><\/span> Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>South America (CONMEBOL):<\/b><\/span> Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>Oceania (OFC):<\/b><span class=\"s3\"> New Zealand<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>Europe (UEFA):<\/b><span class=\"s3\"> England<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Each qualification adds a new chapter to football\u2019s global story &#8211; from <span class=\"s1\"><b>Cape Verde\u2019s first-ever appearance<\/b><\/span> to perennial champions like <span class=\"s1\"><b>Brazil and Argentina<\/b><\/span> continuing their legacy. This is the moment when <span class=\"s1\"><b>dreams turn into destinations<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>When Will the Final Draw Take Place?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Fans won\u2019t have to wait long to find out who their teams will face. The <span class=\"s1\"><b>Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26\u2122<\/b><\/span> is scheduled for <span class=\"s1\"><b>December 5, 2025<\/b><\/span>, where each qualified nation will discover its <span class=\"s1\"><b>group opponents, match venues, and schedule<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This global event will mark the official start of the <span class=\"s1\"><b>Road to the FIFA World Cup 26\u2122<\/b><\/span>, as supporters begin planning their journeys across <span class=\"s1\"><b>Canada, Mexico, and the United States<\/b><\/span> to witness football history unfold live.<\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Secure FIFA World Cup 26\u2122 Tickets<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Getting access to <span class=\"s1\"><b>FIFA World Cup 26\u2122 tickets<\/b><\/span> is notoriously challenging, with millions of fans competing for limited spots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">That\u2019s why <span class=\"s1\"><b>FIFA Collect<\/b><\/span> introduces the <span class=\"s1\"><b>Right-To-Buy (RTB)<\/b><\/span> &#8211; an exclusive opportunity for digital collectors to <span class=\"s1\"><b>secure an official right to purchase tickets<\/b><\/span> for FIFA World Cup 26\u2122 matches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Owning an <span class=\"s1\"><b>RTB pass<\/b><\/span> connects your digital collection to real-world experiences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Guarantees your eligibility to purchase FIFA World Cup\u2122 tickets directly through FIFA\u2019s ticketing system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udd12 Provides official verification, avoiding ticketing scams or resales.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udf0d Links your collectible ownership to real-life access &#8211; from digital moments to stadium seats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <span class=\"s1\"><b>Right-To-Buy<\/b><\/span>, fans move from hoping for a ticket to <span class=\"s1\"><b>having the right to buy one<\/b><\/span> \u2014 ensuring you can be part of the action at the world\u2019s most celebrated football tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\">\ud83d\udc49 <span class=\"s1\"><b>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/collect.fifa.com\/what-is-a-right-to-buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Right-To-Buy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/collect.fifa.com\/en-UK\/welcome-to-fifa-collect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIFA Collect<\/a><\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Join the Global Countdown<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">As qualification ends and anticipation builds toward the <span class=\"s1\"><b>FIFA World Cup 26\u2122<\/b><\/span>, fans across the world prepare for a summer unlike any other.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Whether you\u2019re cheering for <span class=\"s1\"><b>Argentina\u2019s flair, Japan\u2019s discipline, or Morocco\u2019s energy<\/b><\/span>, every moment begins with the passion to collect, connect, and be there when history is made.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The dream of the FIFA World Cup 26\u2122 is becoming reality. As October 2025 unfolds, the world celebrates a new wave of teams officially qualified for football\u2019s biggest stage. 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