World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot

The 48-team field for FIFA's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years

April 1, 2026Updated: April 1, 2026

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ

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