The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, and over the next month, football fans will be able to enjoy the 48 teams that qualified for the World Cup with the most combined teams in history.

The European continent is the most represented in this 2026 World Cup, with a total of 48 national teams competing to win the World Cup and succeed Argentina on the throne.

From the AFC, which represents Asian countries, nine teams will attend the World Cup 2026 and it is true that none of these teams are expected to win the World Cup in the United States in mid-July.

A total of 10 African countries will try to surprise in the World Cup that will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The CONCACAF will send six teams to this World Cup 2026, which for the first time will have 48 teams competing for that iconic golden trophy that every football player dreams of.

The CONMEBOL will also send six teams to compete in the World Cup 2026.

Finally, the confederation with the fewest teams will attend the World Cup 2026, which is the OFC.

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