Who has qualified for World Cup 2026? Full list of teams heading to the United States, Canada & Mexico
BALLGM breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.
Argentina
Lionel Messi makes surprise appearance at 'Rocky' theatre play in Buenos Aires as Argentina star is called up on stage by lead actor and friend Nico Vazquez
Argentina star Lionel Messi made a surprise appearance on stage after being picked out of the audience by 'Rocky' actor and friend Nico Vázquez.
'No one is prepared' – Lionel Messi urged to 'think very carefully' about Argentina retirement decision ahead of potential final World Cup qualifier in his homeland
Lionel Messi has been urged to “think very carefully” about international retirement with Argentina as “no one is prepared” for that decision.
'Enjoy Lionel Messi while we have him' – Lionel Scaloni insists Argentina captain 'has won the right to decide when he retires' amid 2026 World Cup uncertainty
Argentina will “enjoy Lionel Messi while we have him”, with Lionel Scaloni saying the all-time great has “won the right to decide when he retires”.
Patrice Evra willing 'Marvel movie' Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo 2026 World Cup final clash into existence as he backs ex-Man Utd team-mate to join eternal rival in MLS
Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra is hoping to see Lionel Messi face Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2026 World Cup final in the U.S. as he labelled the high-voltage clash as the last 'Marvel movie'. Evra also backed his ex-Red Devils colleague to spend the final years of his career in MLS and compete against Messi's Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi 'on another planet' with Diego Maradona as Angel Di Maria insists Argentina & Inter Miami superstar 'has to play at 2026 World Cup no matter what'
Lionel Messi’s future at the 2026 World Cup has been the subject of heated debate, but Angel Di Maria has put the discussion to rest. The Argentina legend will turn 39 by the time the tournament kicks off, however, Di Maria insists that Messi simply has to be in the squad, describing the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner as a player 'from another planet' and comparing him to Diego Maradona.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo told why record-breaking careers might not have happened without each other as Man Utd legend admits he'd 'love' rivals to unite at Inter Miami
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been told their record-breaking careers may not have happened had they not had “friendly competition”.
Argentina and Mexico reportedly set to face off in October in Chicago, with El Tri looking for first win over the Albiceleste since 2004
The two national teams will meet for the first time since the 2022 Qatar World Cup
'Not acceptable!' – Argentine FA accused of breaking £15m Lionel Messi visit agreement by Kerala government's commercial partner
The Argentine Football Association has been accused of breaking a £15 million deal for Lionel Messi and Co. to visit Kerala and play two friendlies.