Eleven additional teams per gender have secured their places at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026 through the November 2025 World Team Rankings, bringing the field closer to completion for next year’s historic centenary celebration. *
A century after the inaugural ITTF World Table Tennis Championships took place in England in 1926, the sport returns to where it all began for a truly historic 100-year celebration. The 2026 edition marks an unprecedented milestone as table tennis comes home to its birthplace, featuring Men’s and Women’s Team competitions with the world’s finest teams competing for the ultimate prize.
Last month, 48 teams per gender secured their London 2026 spots through continental championships held across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. The November world rankings have now determined the next wave of qualifiers, with 11 teams per gender earning their places through their world ranking positions.
[Check out the full list of qualified teams heading to London 2026 →]
Men’s Teams Qualified Through November 2025 Rankings:
- Austria
- Hungary
- Czechia
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- South Africa
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cameroon
- Fiji Islands
- Angola
- Peru
Women’s Teams Qualified Through November 2025 Rankings:
- Italy
- Cuba
- Uzbekistan
- Angola
- Nauru
- Ethiopia
- Wales
- Türkiye
- Venezuela
- Congo
- Ecuador
The Championships will unfold across two phases: group stages determining qualification pathways, followed by the main draw, the knockout rounds showcasing the world’s finest teams in pursuit of global supremacy.
From 28 April to 10 May 2026, London will host the World Championships, marking 100 years since both the event and the ITTF were founded in England.
All qualification spots are subject to confirmation by the respective member associations.
