Australia has officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup, marking their sixth consecutive appearance and seventh overall. The Socceroos secured their place with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia, thanks to goals from Connor Metcalfe and Mitchell Duke. This win ensures Australia's participation in next summer's tournament, which will be hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Teams Through to the 2026 World Cup

Hosts:

• Canada
• Mexico
• United States

Asia:

• Australia
• Iran
• Japan
• Jordan
• South Korea
• Uzbekistan

Oceania:

• New Zealand

South America:

• Argentina

Highlights of the Qualifying Matches

Uzbekistan: Ranked 57th in the world, Uzbekistan has qualified for their first World Cup finals. They drew 0-0 with UAE, while South Korea beat Iraq 2-0, ensuring Jordan's historic qualification with a 3-0 win against Oman.

Jordan: Ranked 62nd, Jordan is competing in their seventh World Cup qualifiers. Their closest previous attempt was in 2014 when they lost an intercontinental play-off to Uruguay.

How Does World Cup Qualifying Work?

South America:

• Qualifying places: Six, plus one into intercontinental play-offs
• Teams already through: Argentina

Asia:

• Qualifying places: Eight, plus one into intercontinental play-offs
• Teams already through: Japan, Iran, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia

Africa:

• Qualifying places: Nine, plus one into intercontinental play-offs
• Teams already through: None

North, Central American and Caribbean:

• Qualifying places: Six (including three hosts), plus two into intercontinental play-offs
• Teams already through: USA, Canada, Mexico (as co-hosts)

Europe:

• Qualifying places: 16
• Teams already through: None

Oceania:

• Qualifying places: One, plus one into intercontinental play-offs
• Teams already through: New Zealand

For more detailed information on the qualifying process and the teams involved, stay tuned to the latest updates and match highlights.