FIFA World Cup 2022: Complete list of qualified teams. Which teams will compete for gold when Qatar hosts the biggest sports event in the world in November? The 22nd edition of the prestigious international tournament will take place in Qatar in November and will feature 31 additional teams.
The competition’s final qualification date is in June, and all of the teams have previously said they plan to participate. The event this year will mark the debut of a tournament in the Middle East in late November or early December. The event will be held in eight stadiums dispersed among Qatar’s five municipalities of Lusail, Al Khor, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, and Doha. On April 1, the World Cup draw was held, determining the full group stage schedule, including times and dates.
The top two teams from each group for the World Cup knockout stage have already been awarded their spots. The winners of the two intercontinental playoffs received the two opening spots in Groups D and E. Australia received the first penalty after defeating Peru on penalties to win the match. In the opposing intercontinental playoff, Costa Rica defeated New Zealand 1-0 to take the 32nd and last spot in Qatar 2022.
How many national teams are in the World Cup?
Prior to the field being expanded to 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup, the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar will be the penultimate competition with only 32 teams on the field. In the history of football, since France 1998, 32 teams have competed in FIFA Men’s World Cup.
The competition will include 31 other nations in addition to the host country Qatar which qualified through regional matches. Each region received a number of qualifying spots from FIFA which oversees the World Cup. As is customary, the World Cup final will also take place on a Sunday. On Sunday, December 18, 2022, the winner will raise the golden trophy.
Which national teams were able to qualify for the World Cup?
A total number of 32 countries have qualified for the Qatar World Cup 2022, along with the host nation Qatar. The winners of the intercontinental playoff filled the final two slots on June 13 and June 14. In addition to the host nation, Qatar, there are 13 teams from Europe, four from South America, four from Asia, whereas four are from Africa, five from Europe, four from North America, and Australia, which is also a member of the Asian confederation.
The table below includes the 32-team field for the 2022 World Cup as well as the deadlines and strategies utilized by each nation to qualify.
| No. | Nation FIFA Ranking for Draw | Region | Date qualified | How they Qualify | WC apps | Titles (Last) |
| 1 | Qatar (51) | Asia | Dec. 2, 2010 | Hosts | 1 of 22 | — |
| 2 | Germany (12) | Europe | Oct. 11, 2021 | 1st – Grp. J | 20 of 22 | 4 (2014) |
| 3 | Denmark (11) | Europe | Oct. 12, 2021 | 1st – Grp. F | 6 of 22 | — |
| 4 | Brazil (1) | S. America | Nov. 11, 2021 | Top 4 | 22 of 22 | 5 (2002) |
| 5 | France (3) | Europe | Nov. 13, 2021 | 1st – Grp. D | 16 of 22 | 2 (2018) |
| 6 | Belgium (2) | Europe | Nov. 13, 2021 | 1st – Grp. E | 14 of 22 | — |
| 7 | Croatia (16) | Europe | Nov. 14, 2021 | 1st – Grp. H | 6 of 22 | — |
| 8 | Spain (7) | Europe | Nov. 14, 2021 | 1st – Grp. B | 16 of 22 | 1 (2010) |
| 9 | Serbia (25) | Europe | Nov. 14, 2021 | 1st – Grp. A | 4 of 22 | — |
| 10 | England (5) | Europe | Nov. 15, 2021 | 1st – Grp. I | 16 of 22 | 1 (1966) |
| 11 | Switzerland (14) | Europe | Nov. 15, 2021 | 1st – Grp. C | 12 of 22 | — |
| 12 | Netherlands (10) | Europe | Nov. 16, 2021 | 1st – Grp. G | 11 of 22 | — |
| 13 | Argentina (4) | S America | Nov. 16, 2021 | Top 4 | 18 of 22 | 2 (1986) |
| 14 | Iran (21) | Asia | Jan. 27, 2022 | Top 2 – Grp. A | 6 of 22 | — |
| 15 | South Korea (29) | Asia | Feb. 1, 2022 | Top 2 – Grp. A | 11 of 22 | — |
| 16 | Japan (23) | Asia | Mar. 24, 2022 | Top 2 – Grp. B | 7 of 22 | — |
| 17 | Saudi Arabia (49) | Asia | Mar. 24, 2022 | Top 2 – Grp. B | 6 of 22 | — |
| 18 | Ecuador (46) | S. America | Mar. 24 2022 | Top 4 | 4 of 22 | — |
| 19 | Uruguay (13) | S. America | Mar. 24, 2022 | Top 4 | 14 of 22 | 2 (1950) |
| 20 | Canada (38) | N. America | Mar. 27, 2022 | Top 3 | 2 of 22 | — |
| 21 | Ghana (60) | Africa | Mar. 29, 2022 | Playoff | 4 of 22 | — |
| 22 | Senegal (20) | Africa | Mar. 29, 2022 | Playoff | 3 of 22 | — |
| 23 | Portugal (8) | Europe | Mar. 29, 2022 | Playoff | 8 of 22 | — |
| 24 | Poland (26) | Europe | Mar. 29, 2022 | Playoff | 9 of 22 | — |
| 25 | Tunisia (35) | Africa | Mar. 29, 2022 | Playoff | 6 of 22 | — |
| 26 | Morocco (24) | Africa | Mar. 29, 2022 | Playoff | 6 of 22 | — |
| 27 | Cameroon (37) | Africa | Mar. 29, 2022 | Playoff | 8 of 22 | — |
| 28 | USA (15) | N. America | Mar. 30, 2022 | Top 3 | 11 of 22 | — |
| 29 | Mexico (9) | N. America | Mar. 30, 2022 | Top 3 | 17 of 22 | — |
| 30 | Wales (18) | Europe | 5-Jun-22 | Playoff | 2 of 22 | — |
| 31 | Australia (42) | Asia | 13-Jun-22 | Intercont’l | 6 of 22 | — |
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| 32 | Costa Rica (31) | N. America | 14-Jun-22 | Intercont’l | 6 of 22 | — |
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Here’s the list of qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2022 – Qatar
Qatar
Federation: AFC
Qualified as: Hosts
Germany
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group J winners
Denmark
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group F winners
Brazil
Federation: CONMEBOL
Qualified as: CONMEBOL winners
France
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group D winners
Belgium
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group E winners
Croatia
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group H winners
Spain
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group B winners
Serbia
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group A winners
England
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group I winners
Switzerland
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group C winners
Netherlands
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: Group G winners
Argentina
Federation: CONMEBOL
Qualified as: CONMEBOL runners up
Iran
Federation: AFC
Qualified as: Third round group A winners
South Korea
Federation: AFC
Qualified as: Third round group A runners up
Japan
Federation: AFC
Qualified as: Third round group B runners up
Saudi Arabia
Federation: AFC
Qualified as: Third round group B winners
Ecuador
Federation: CONMEBOL
Qualified as: CONMEBOL fourth
Uruguay
Federation: CONMEBOL
Qualified as: CONMEBOL third
Canada
Federation: CONCACAF
Qualified as: CONCACAF first
Ghana
Federation: CAF
Qualified as: CAF Third Round winner
Senegal
Federation: CAF
Qualified as: CAF Third Round Winner
Portugal
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: UEFA Second Round winner
Poland
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: UEFA Second Round winner
Tunisia
Federation: CAF
Qualified as: CAF Third Round Winner
Morocco
Federation: CAF
Qualified as: CAF Third Round Winner
Cameroon
Federation: CAF
Qualified as: CAF Third Round Winner
Mexico
Federation: CONCACAF
Qualified as: CONCACAF second place
United States
Federation: CONCACAF
Qualified as: CONCACAF third
Australia
Federation: AFC
Qualified as: AFC-CONMEBOL intercontinental play-off winners
Wales
Federation: UEFA
Qualified as: UEFA Second Round winner
Costa Rica
Federation: CONCACAF
Qualified as: CONCACAF-OFC intercontinental play-offs
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