CONMEBOL

CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, is the oldest continental football confederation in the world, founded in 1916 and headquartered in Luque, Paraguay. Despite having only ten member nations, CONMEBOL boasts an extraordinary footballing pedigree, having produced some of the greatest players and teams in history. South American nations have won numerous World Cup titles, with Brazil's record five championships and Argentina's three triumphs — including their 2022 victory — standing as testament to the region's quality. For the FIFA World Cup 2026, CONMEBOL has been allocated 6 direct qualifying spots, with the possibility of an additional place through intercontinental playoffs. The confederation runs the prestigious Copa América, the oldest international football tournament. Known for their flair, technical brilliance and passion, CONMEBOL teams like Argentina and Brazil are always among the top favourites to win football's biggest prize.

CONMEBOL was allocated 6 spots at FIFA World Cup 2026, the first edition expanded to 48 teams. 6 teams from the confederation qualified for the tournament held across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Luque, Paraguay. Throughout World Cup history, teams from the confederation have made notable contributions, and they aim to achieve even better results at the 2026 edition — the largest tournament ever staged.