13 seats have been set for the World Cup quarterfinals: Brazil has become the only attendance in 23 years! Dark horses were deducted 3 points and still qualify early

On June 11, the top 18 in the Asian qualifiers ended, and the South American region also ended the 16th round of competition. Australia, Brazil and Ecuador have successively qualified for the World Cup. Since then, 13 seats have been confirmed in the top 48 of the 2026 US, Canada and Mexico World Cup. In the 18th round, Australia defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1, and Australia beat Saudi Arabia directly to the World Cup. This is Australia's 7th time being shortlisted for the World Cup. After joining the AFC, it has qualified for five consecutive times. Before Australia, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Uzbekistan and Jordan have all entered the World Cup ahead of schedule. Among them, Uzbekistan and Jordan were shortlisted for the World Cup for the first time. In the South American region, Brazil defeated Paraguay 1-0 in this round, while Ecuador drew 0-0 with Peru. Both teams scored 25 points, leading Venezuela, which is the South American Intercontinental Playoffs Division, and the two teams also entered the World Cup together two rounds ahead of schedule.

Among them, Brazil has been successfully shortlisted for the 23rd session so far, and Brazil is also the only team able to achieve the "full attendance" feat. Ecuador, however, advanced two rounds ahead of schedule after being deducted 3 points before the start of the game. Ecuador, which has famous European players such as Kesedo, Pacho, Inkapier, Esturpinian, is expected to continue his dark horse character in the World Cup.

Attachment: The World Cup round of 48 has advanced to the 13 teams

Hosts: Mexico, the United States, Canada

AFC: Japan, Iran, South Korea, Uzbekistan (first in history), Jordan (first in history), Australia

South America: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador

Oceania: New Zealand