The much anticipated 2026 World Cup draw takes place this week.

Excitement for next summer’s tournament reached a new level when several nations, such as England and France, confirmed their place at the showpiece event during qualification last month.

As things stand, 42 teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Among them will be tournament debutants Jordan, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Curacao while Norway and Scotland are back for first time since 1998 .

Six more spots are up for grabs. These will be filled by the winners of the UEFA and inter-confederation play-off ties that takes place in March 2026 .

Therefore, it will be a waiting game for several other nations with regard to discovering the final team in their respective groups after Friday’s draw is concluded.

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