World Cup 2026 qualifying is in full swing and several teams - including England and holders Argentina - have already booked their place at the expanded tournament.

The 2026 World Cup takes place across three host nations - USA, Canada and Mexico - from June 11 to July 19.

It will be the biggest yet, with 48 nations taking part - 16 more than in Qatar 2022.

The three host nations qualify automatically, while nations from the confederations of UEFA (Europe), CONMEBOL (South America), CONCACAF (North/Central America and Caribbean), AFC (Asia), OFC (Oceania) and CAF (Africa) stage their own qualifying campaigns.

UEFA is guaranteed 16 slots at the tournament. Twelve group winners will progress directly from the qualifying stage and sixteen teams - 12 group runners-up and four

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