The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up as 20 nations have now officially booked their tickets to the global showpiece — with Ghana on the brink of joining them.

The Black Stars have one foot in the tournament after their dominant run in the qualifiers. Only a highly improbable scenario — a loss to Comoros coupled with a Madagascar victory over Mali that overturns an eight-goal difference — could deny them a place at the finals.

Here’s the list of teams that have already secured qualification:

Canada
Mexico
USA
Japan
New Zealand
Iran
Argentina
Uzbekistan
South Korea
Jordan
Australia
Brazil
Ecuador
Uruguay
Colombia
Paraguay
Morocco
Tunisia
Egypt 
Ghana 

With 28 tickets still up for grabs, the battle for the remaining World Cup spots promises more drama, passion, and unforgettable moments across the globe.