World Cup 2026 — the 48 qualified countries
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first World Cup with a full 48 countries, and in this temporary game mode you place every one of them on the world map. The tournament is hosted by three countries at once — the United States, Canada and Mexico — and the participants come from all over the world, from Brazil and Argentina to Japan, Morocco and Australia.
You fly past European countries like France, Germany, Spain and England, African countries like Egypt, Ghana, Senegal and South Africa, and smaller participants such as Cape Verde, Curaçao and Haiti. Because the countries are spread across every continent, this is a great way to practise the world map along the way.
Hop in the helicopter and place all 48 World Cup countries in the right spot at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to get to know the world of football.
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How many countries play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first World Cup with 48 participating countries, more than ever before. Previously 32 countries took part. The expansion means more matches and more countries from every continent, spread right across the world map.
Where is the 2026 World Cup played?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is hosted for the first time by three countries together: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Most matches are played in the United States, in cities spread across the North American continent, making it the largest World Cup ever organised.
Which continents are represented at the 2026 World Cup?
Every continent is represented: Europe with countries like France, Germany and Spain, South America with Brazil and Argentina, Africa with Morocco, Ghana and Senegal, Asia with Japan, Iran and South Korea, and Oceania with Australia and New Zealand. Almost the whole world map passes by.
What is the best way to learn the World Cup countries?
The most fun and fastest way to learn the countries playing at the 2026 World Cup is by playing, with the free helicopter in Toponauts. You place each country on the world map yourself, at your own pace — great for kids and adults who enjoy both football and geography.