The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will host the first-ever expanded version of sport's greatest competition. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams — a 16-team increase from previous tournaments.

A three-year qualification process is nearing its conclusion, with the final round of continental group-stage play creating some indelible moments, particularly Ireland's late winner over Hungary to secure a play-off spot and Scotland's dizzying 4-2 victory over Denmark to secure their first spot in the World Cup since 1998.

The final field is not set yet, with 42 of the 46 tickets having been punched. A final set of play-offs will see four more European teams secure a place in North America and two others from an inter-continental play-off.

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