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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 · ALL 48 NATIONS

The Complete Team Guide

Qualification stories, key players, group stage previews and tournament predictions for every team at the 2026 World Cup.

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Egypt World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Salah's Final World Cup, Hamza Abdelkarim at 18 Is the First Egyptian at Barcelona, 92 Years Without a Win

Group GCAFFIFA #29

Egypt arrive at World Cup 2026 as seven-time African champions who have never won a World Cup match — four appearances across 92 years, zero wins. Mohamed Salah, who confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, captains his final tournament at 33 with 65 international goals. Omar Marmoush went from Frankfurt to Manchester City for €75 million and brings that momentum to his first World Cup. And Hamza Abdelkarim, 18 years old and the first Egyptian player in Barcelona's history, arrives with Salah as his personal mentor. Coach Hossam Hassan — Egypt's all-time scorer and a 1990 World Cup veteran — guided an unbeaten CAF qualifying campaign. Group G: Belgium, Iran, New Zealand.

June 2, 2026
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Senegal World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Mané's Farewell, Bara Ndiaye at 18 Goes From Gambian Academy to Bayern to the World Cup, Group of Death Awaits

Group ICAFFIFA #14

Senegal arrive at World Cup 2026 as AFCON champions, unbeaten in CAF qualifying, and drawn into the tournament's hardest group against France and Norway. Sadio Mané, 33 and at Al Nassr, is at his final World Cup. Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, 18, went from a Gambian academy to Bayern Munich's Bundesliga first team to Pape Thiaw's squad in five months. Nicolas Jackson scored in the Conference League final. Pape Matar Sarr provided the assist for Tottenham's Europa League winner. This is a squad with real depth — and the group of death to prove it against.

June 2, 2026
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Ghana World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Kudus Scored the Qualifying Goal Then Got Injured, Semenyo's £64m Man City Move, Williams Chose Ghana Over Spain

Group LCAFFIFA #74

Ghana's World Cup 2026 squad carries one of the tournament's most painful opening stories: Mohammed Kudus scored the goal against Comoros that secured their place at the tournament, then ruptured his quadriceps in January 2026 and is not in this squad. Carlos Queiroz — at his fifth World Cup — has reorganised the attack around Antoine Semenyo (£64m to Manchester City in January), Iñaki Williams (born in Bilbao, chose Ghana in 2022), and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku returning from seven months of ACL rehabilitation. Jordan Ayew captains at 34 with 133 caps. Group L: England, Croatia, Panama.

June 2, 2026
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Panama World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Quintero's 8-Year Wait After Missing 2018, Godoy at 159 Caps, Christiansen Targets the Morocco Moment

Group LCONCACAFFIFA #33

Panama return to the World Cup for only the second time in their history with one of the tournament's most emotional squad stories. Alberto Quintero, 38, was selected for the 2018 World Cup and then injured out weeks before it. Eight years later, Thomas Christiansen has named him in the 26 for 2026. Captain Aníbal Godoy brings 159 caps at 36. Adalberto Carrasquilla won the CONCACAF Gold Cup Golden Ball in 2023. Amir Murillo became the first Panamanian at Beşiktaş. Christiansen has publicly compared his team's ambitions to Morocco's 2022 semi-final run. Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana.

June 2, 2026
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Qatar World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Al-Haydos Comes Out of Retirement, Afif Must Conquer the World Stage, Lopetegui Takes Charge

Group BAFCFIFA #55

Qatar earned their place at World Cup 2026 through the AFC qualifying process for the first time — not as automatic hosts — and arrive carrying the weight of 2022, when they became the first World Cup host ever to lose all three games without scoring a point. Hassan Al-Haydos, who retired from international football in 2024, reversed that decision at Julen Lopetegui's personal request. Akram Afif, twice named Asian Footballer of the Year, brings the most dangerous attacking profile Qatar have ever taken to a World Cup. Almoez Ali scored 12 goals in AFC qualifying. Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

June 2, 2026
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Ecuador World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Pacho Won the Champions League, Hincapié Started the Final, Páez Is 19 and Came From Chelsea

Group ECONMEBOLFIFA #23

Ecuador arrive at World Cup 2026 with the most decorated squad in their history. Willian Pacho won the Champions League with PSG. Piero Hincapié won the Premier League with Arsenal and started the Champions League final. Moisés Caicedo won the Conference League with Chelsea. And Kendry Páez, 19 years old, is here on loan from Chelsea via River Plate. Sebastián Beccacece's side finished second in CONMEBOL qualifying with only five goals conceded. Enner Valencia, 36, leads the attack one final time. Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Curaçao.

June 2, 2026
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Türkiye World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Güler Races Injury Clock, Yıldız at 20 Targets the World Stage, Can Uzun Chose Turkey Over Germany

Group DUEFAFIFA #22

Türkiye return to the World Cup for the first time since 2002 with a squad defined by two storylines that will follow them all tournament: Arda Güler suffered a season-ending hamstring injury at Real Madrid in April and is racing the clock to be fit, and Kenan Yıldız arrives at 20 years old as one of the most exciting young players in the field after winning Serie A's best under-23 award at Juventus. Can Uzun, who chose Türkiye over Germany in 2024, and captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu with 104 caps complete a squad Vincenzo Montella believes can reach the knockout rounds from Group D.

June 2, 2026
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Jordan World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — First-Ever World Cup, Asian Cup Finalists, Musa Al-Taamari at Rennes, Argentina in Group J

Group JAFCFIFA #63

Jordan have qualified for a World Cup for the first time in their history after decades of near-misses and a 2023 Asian Cup campaign that took them all the way to the final against hosts Qatar. Coach Jamal Sellami, a Moroccan manager signed in June 2024, secured qualification from AFC Group B. Musa Al-Taamari — who moved to Stade Rennais from Montpellier in February 2025 for nearly €9 million and became the first Jordanian to score in Ligue 1 — wears the number ten. Yazan Al-Naimat, the hero of the Asian Cup semi-final win over South Korea, is absent through injury. Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria. Jordan open on June 16 against Austria at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

June 2, 2026
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Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — First World Cup Debut, Cannavaro Coaching, Khusanov at Man City, Portugal in Group K

Group KAFCFIFA #46

Uzbekistan have qualified for a World Cup for the first time since independence in 1991, and Fabio Cannavaro — Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain and Ballon d'Or winner — is the coach who will take them there. Abdukodir Khusanov, born 29 February 2004, joined Manchester City from Lens in January 2025 and became the first Uzbek player in the Premier League. Eldor Shomurodov (all-time leading scorer) and Abbosbek Fayzullaev (born 2003, attacking midfielder) both play for İstanbul Başakşehir. Group K: Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo — Ronaldo almost certainly at his final World Cup as their first opponent group. Opener vs Colombia on June 15.

June 2, 2026
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Paraguay World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Alfaro's Rescue Job, Almirón's Final Tournament, 16 Years in the Making

Group DCONMEBOLFIFA #40

Paraguay return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 after one of CONMEBOL qualifying's most dramatic turnarounds. Daniel Garnero was fired after a group-stage collapse at Copa America 2024 with zero points. Gustavo Alfaro took over and went unbeaten in 11 of 12 remaining qualifiers, beating Brazil and Argentina at home, conceding only 10 goals across the entire campaign. Miguel Almirón leads the squad at what is almost certainly his final World Cup. Julio Enciso has defied a brutal knee injury record to make the cut. Group D: United States, Türkiye, Australia.

June 1, 2026
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Mexico World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Ochoa's Historic Sixth, Gimenez Back From Injury, Lozano Omitted

Group ACONCACAFFIFA #15

Mexico open the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at the Azteca on June 11 — the biggest stage in tournament history — with more questions than any co-host should carry. Guillermo Ochoa is 40 years old and playing at his sixth consecutive World Cup, the first Mexican ever to reach that mark. Santiago Gimenez signed for AC Milan for €32 million and then spent five months injured; he returned in March with limited minutes. Hirving Chucky Lozano has been omitted. Edson Álvarez holds the midfield together from Fenerbahçe. And the quinto partido curse — seven Round of 16 exits since 1994, one group-stage elimination in 2022 — has never been more present.

June 1, 2026
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Iran World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Azmoun Omitted After Protest, Taremi Leads From Tijuana

Group GAFCFIFA #21

Iran arrive at World Cup 2026 as the only team commuting to their matches from another country. Following the US-led bombing campaign on Iran in February 2026, the US refused to accommodate the squad on American soil, moving Iran's base camp to Tijuana, Mexico. Amir Ghalenoei has excluded Sardar Azmoun (57 goals in 91 caps) in what is widely reported as a politically motivated decision. Mehdi Taremi, who moved from Inter Milan to Olympiacos and refused to celebrate a goal as protest against the Iranian government, leads the attack. Ehsan Hajsafi, four caps from Iran's all-time appearance record, captains the side. Group G: Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.

June 1, 2026
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Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Three Coaches in Two Years, Donis Appointed Six Weeks Before the Tournament

Group HAFCFIFA #61

Saudi Arabia arrive at World Cup 2026 with their third head coach in two years. Roberto Mancini lasted 14 months before dismissal. Hervé Renard returned and was sacked on April 17, 2026 after a 4-0 friendly defeat to Egypt. Georgios Donis was appointed six days later with just weeks to prepare. Salem Al-Dawsari, the 34-year-old captain who scored the most famous goal in Saudi football history against Argentina in 2022, leads the squad for what is likely his final World Cup. Saud Abdulhamid remains the only Saudi player in a European league. Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde.

June 1, 2026
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Iraq World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — First World Cup in 40 Years, Former Man United Iqbal and Premier League's Al-Hamadi

Group IAFCFIFA #57

Iraq return to the World Cup after 40 years, having last appeared at Mexico 1986. They qualified by beating Bolivia 2-1 on April 1, 2026 in Monterrey with goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein. Graham Arnold's squad contains Zidane Iqbal — born in Manchester, the first British-born South Asian and first Iraqi to play for Manchester United and the first British South Asian in the Champions League — alongside Ali Al-Hamadi, the first Iraqi in the Premier League. Group I: France, Senegal, Norway.

June 1, 2026
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Croatia World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Modrić's Sixth World Cup at 40, Four Centurions, England Opener

Group LUEFAFIFA #11

Luka Modrić left Real Madrid after 13 years, joined AC Milan, turned 40 and is now making his sixth World Cup appearance. Only Messi and Ronaldo have done the same in men's football. Zlatko Dalic's squad contains four players with 100 or more international caps (Modrić, Perišić, Kovačić, Kramarić) and a 20-year-old Hamburg defender being groomed as the next captain. Joško Gvardiol recovered from a fractured shin suffered in January 2026. Brothers Luka (Real Sociedad) and Petar (Inter Milan) Sučić are both selected. The opener is against England at AT&T Stadium on June 17. Group L: England, Ghana, Panama.

June 1, 2026
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Algeria World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Mahrez's Final World Cup, Luca Zidane's Keeper Controversy, Bennacer Axed

Group JCAFFIFA #28

Algeria are back at the World Cup for the first time in 12 years. Riyad Mahrez, Premier League champion and Champions League winner, is heading to his farewell tournament at 35. Luca Zidane takes a goalkeeper spot after switching sporting nationality from French to Algerian nine months ago. Ismaël Bennacer, 56 caps and one of Africa's best midfielders for six years, is not in the squad. And 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza at Bayer Leverkusen may be the most exciting young player in Group J. They open against Argentina on June 16 in Kansas City. The draw is brutal. The squad is real.

May 31, 2026
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Uruguay World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Suárez Axed, Darwin Núñez Clubless, Bielsa Faces Dressing Room Mutiny

Group HCONMEBOLFIFA #17

Uruguay's World Cup 2026 squad carries more internal drama than almost any team at the tournament. Bielsa has publicly admitted his players have not accepted him. Suárez has been cut despite scoring in MLS. Darwin Núñez enters the World Cup without a club after his Al Hilal experiment collapsed when Benzema arrived. And yet: Federico Valverde is Real Madrid's first captain, Ronald Araújo is back from a serious tendon injury, and Rodrigo Bentancur just won the Europa League. Group H puts them alongside Spain, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. Second place is achievable. The question is whether Bielsa's Uruguay can hold together long enough to reach the knockout rounds.

May 31, 2026
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Australia World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Volpato's 11th-Hour Switch From Italy, Miller's Achilles Ends His Campaign, Irvine Recovers Just in Time

Group DAFCFIFA #27

Tony Popovic has named Australia's World Cup 2026 squad and three stories define it. Cristian Volpato played for Italy's youth teams, turned down Australia twice, and then switched allegiance via FIFA ratification just two weeks before the tournament — arriving uncapped. Lewis Miller, who started every qualifier under Popovic, ruptured his Achilles in February and is absent. And Jackson Irvine, the captain, was openly 'in danger of missing the World Cup' in January before recovering in time. Nestory Irankunda is 19 and heading to a World Cup from Watford. Mathew Leckie calls it his final dance.

May 31, 2026
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Canada World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Jonathan David to Juventus, Davies Races the Clock, Flores Out with ACL

Group BCONCACAFFIFA #30

Canada's World Cup 2026 squad arrived with three stories no other co-host can match. Jonathan David left Lille with 109 goals and signed with Juventus on a free transfer. Alphonso Davies tore his ACL in March 2025 and is racing to be fit for the June 12 opener against Bosnia in Toronto. And Marcelo Flores, who switched his allegiance from Mexico to Canada and had become Jesse Marsch's most dynamic attacking midfielder, confirmed on the day of the announcement that his ACL was gone. Canada play all three group stage matches at home, finished fourth at Copa America 2024, and have the squad depth to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.

May 31, 2026
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Czech Republic World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — First World Cup in 20 Years, Šulc Worth €50m, Kinský's Surgery Exit

Group AUEFAFIFA #41

Czech Republic are back at the World Cup for the first time since Germany 2006, and the story of how they got there deserves its own telling. A 2 to 1 defeat to the Faroe Islands in October 2025 cost Ivan Hasek his job. A 74-year-old coach was appointed with three months to the playoffs. He beat Ireland and Denmark on penalties. Meanwhile Pavel Šulc went from Viktoria Plzeň to Lyon to being valued at €50 million in nine months. Patrik Schick scored 16 goals in 28 Leverkusen appearances. Tomáš Souček became the highest-scoring Czech in Premier League history. And Antonín Kinský chose surgery over the World Cup rather than risk his Tottenham contract. Group A: Korea Republic, South Africa, and Mexico at the Azteca.

May 31, 2026
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South Africa World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Azteca Opener Against Mexico, Mokoena Scandal Survived, Eight Sundowns Players After Champions League Glory

Group ACAFFIFA #60

South Africa's path to World Cup 2026 nearly collapsed in a Lesotho stadium after FIFA overturned a 2-0 win to a 3-0 forfeit for fielding the suspended Teboho Mokoena. Bafana Bafana recovered to win their CAF group by one point from Nigeria. Hugo Broos has named a squad of 26 dominated by Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, with Ronwen Williams captaining and 21-year-old Relebohile Mofokeng the player the world is about to discover. They open against Mexico at the Azteca in the tournament's first match.

May 28, 2026
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Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Messi's Hamstring Concern, Dybala and Di María Out, Giuliano Simeone Joins His Father's Club

Group JCONMEBOLFIFA #3

Argentina's World Cup 2026 squad carries the weight of back-to-back titles and three stories that will define their tournament narrative: Messi at 38 navigates a hamstring overload scare that left him hobbling off in Inter Miami's most recent game; Paulo Dybala and Ángel Di María are both absent, severing the last link to the Qatar 2022 fantasy front line; and Giuliano Simeone, son of Atlético Madrid manager Diego, travels to the World Cup alongside five of his club teammates.

May 28, 2026
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Netherlands World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Xavi Simons Out Injured, Frimpong Axed, Depay and De Jong Race the Clock

Group FUEFAFIFA #7

Ronald Koeman delayed the Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad announcement by two days to wait on Memphis Depay, Jurriën Timber and Justin Kluivert's fitness — and all three made the cut. But the player who defines this squad's ceiling is the one not in it: Xavi Simons is out with a serious knee injury. Jeremie Frimpong's omission is the most debated selection decision. Frenkie de Jong recovers from a six-week hamstring scare. Cody Gakpo, Tijjani Reijnders and Virgil van Dijk anchor a Group F squad that is good enough to reach the quarterfinals, if the fitness questions are finally answered.

May 27, 2026
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USMNT World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Gio Reyna Returns, Tessmann and Luna Left Out, Pulisic Leads Host Nation

Group DCONCACAFFIFA #16

The United States have named their World Cup 2026 squad with Christian Pulisic leading a 26-man roster that includes Gio Reyna's return from a 16-month goal drought and Ricardo Pepi's redemption after being left out in 2022. Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna are the most debated omissions. Tyler Adams' fitness is the biggest tactical concern. Mauricio Pochettino has a group that is good enough to reach the quarterfinals — if his key players can all peak at the same moment on home soil.

May 26, 2026
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Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Ziyech Axed, New Coach Ouahbi Leads 2022 Survivors Into Group C

Group CCAFFIFA #8

Morocco name their World Cup 2026 squad under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who took charge in March after Walid Regragui resigned following the AFCON final defeat to Senegal. Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri are both absent. Nine players from the historic 2022 semi-final squad return, led by Achraf Hakimi and Sofyan Amrabat, who is racing to be fit after surgery. Brahim Díaz, who scored 5 goals at the AFCON, carries Morocco's creative ambitions into a Group C that opens against Brazil.

May 26, 2026
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Norway World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Haaland's First World Cup, 28-Year Wait Ends, Perfect Qualifying Record

Group IUEFAFIFA #31

Norway are at the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Erling Haaland, who broke Alan Shearer's Premier League scoring records this season, arrives at his first major tournament after scoring 16 goals in a perfect 8-0 qualifying campaign. Martin Ødegaard leads the midfield, Antonio Nusa brings width, and Ståle Solbakken has assembled the most complete Norwegian squad since the class of 1998 that beat Brazil.

May 25, 2026
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Spain World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Eight Barcelona Players, No Real Madrid, Rodri Returns and Gavi's Comeback

Group HUEFAFIFA #2

Spain's World Cup 2026 squad made history before a ball was kicked. Eight Barcelona players. Zero Real Madrid. Lamine Yamal, 18 years old and already a Euro 2024 hero, leads a forward line that includes Nico Williams and Dani Olmo. Rodri returns from the ACL injury that cost him the entire 2024-25 season. Gavi completes his comeback. Luis de la Fuente is not rebuilding — he is defending.

May 25, 2026
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Colombia World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — James Rodríguez Returns, Luis Díaz Leads Copa América Runners-Up into Group H

Group KCONMEBOLFIFA #13

Colombia arrive at World Cup 2026 as South America's great overachievers. They finished second in Copa América 2024 and went unbeaten through a CONMEBOL qualification campaign that included wins over Brazil and Argentina. Luis Díaz is the talisman, James Rodríguez returns for a likely final World Cup, and Néstor Lorenzo has built the most cohesive Colombia squad in a generation. Group H opponents Morocco, Belgium and Uruguay make this one of the tournament's most intriguing groups.

May 25, 2026
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England World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Rashford's Resurrection, Kane's Record Hunt and Tuchel's Brutal Snubs

Group LUEFAFIFA #4

Thomas Tuchel has named what Sky Sports called probably the most shocking England squad since 1998. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are all out. Marcus Rashford, left out of Euro 2024 entirely, returns after scoring in an El Clasico to win La Liga with Barcelona on loan. Harry Kane arrives at his third World Cup after 36 Bundesliga goals. Arsenal have four players in the squad. England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L.

May 22, 2026
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Germany World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Neuer Comes Out of Retirement, Füllkrug Snubbed, Wirtz and Musiala Lead the Attack

Group EUEFAFIFA #10

Germany's World Cup 2026 squad has three defining stories. Manuel Neuer, 40 years old, comes out of international retirement after a nine-save performance against Real Madrid and is confirmed as number one. Niclas Füllkrug, the cult hero of Euro 2024 who bailed Germany out repeatedly from the bench, is left out after a difficult loan spell at AC Milan. And Florian Wirtz, Germany's record-breaking Liverpool signing, arrives at his first World Cup as the starting creative engine alongside Musiala. Two consecutive group-stage exits. One chance to fix it all.

May 21, 2026
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Switzerland World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Xhaka's Last Dance, Jashari at AC Milan and Europe's Most Perfect Qualifying Record

Group BUEFAFIFA #19

Switzerland qualified with a perfect 30 points from 30 — ten wins from ten. Granit Xhaka captains from Sunderland in what is almost certainly his last World Cup. Ardon Jashari arrives from AC Milan as one of Europe's most exciting young midfielders. Manuel Akanji leads from Inter Milan. La Nati are not underdogs — they are one of the tournament's quietly dangerous contenders.

May 20, 2026
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Scotland World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — McTominay & Robertson Lead the Nation Back After 28 Years

Group CUEFAFIFA #43

Scotland are going to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Steve Clarke has named a squad featuring two Napoli players — McTominay and Gilmour — alongside captain Robertson, John McGinn and a forward line built around Lawrence Shankland. Group C contains Brazil, Mexico and Haiti. The 28-year wait is over.

May 19, 2026
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Portugal World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Ronaldo at 41, Four Goalkeepers, a PSG Midfield and One Last Shot at Glory

Group KUEFAFIFA #5

Portugal's World Cup 2026 squad will be remembered for one thing above all else: Cristiano Ronaldo, 41 years old, goes to his sixth World Cup seeking the one trophy that has eluded him. Roberto Martínez has named four goalkeepers, a PSG midfield trio of Vitinha, João Neves and Bernardo Silva, and the deepest attack Portugal have ever assembled.

May 19, 2026
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Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Neymar Returns at 34, Éderson to Fenerbahçe, Endrick Leaves Real Madrid for Lyon

Group CCONMEBOLFIFA #6

Brazil's World Cup 2026 squad has three storylines that override everything else: Neymar is back, Éderson left Manchester City for Fenerbahçe, and Endrick somehow departed Real Madrid for Lyon. Vinícius Júnior leads a nine-forward squad under Carlo Ancelotti that is the most heavily watched in the tournament.

May 18, 2026
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Curaçao World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Tahith Chong Leads a Nation of 160,000 to Their First Ever World Cup

Group ECONCACAFFIFA #82

Curaçao have named their squad for a first ever World Cup. Tahith Chong of Burnley leads 26 players from a nation with a population of just 160,000 people. Leandro Bacuna and Juninho Bacuna bring Premier League and Championship experience. Perr Schuurs is back from ACL injury. The smallest Caribbean nation ever to qualify for the World Cup is ready.

May 18, 2026
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Cape Verde World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Logan Costa Leads the Blue Sharks to Their First Ever World Cup

Group HCAFFIFA #69

Cape Verde have named their squad for a first ever World Cup. Logan Costa of Villarreal is the defensive leader, veteran Stopira remains at 37, goalkeeper Vozinha is a national institution, and CJ dos Santos arrives from San Diego FC's MLS debut season. A nation of 500,000 people is making its World Cup debut.

May 18, 2026
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Austria World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Alaba's ACL Return, Chukwuemeka Picks Austria Over England, Wanner Snubs Germany

Group JUEFAFIFA #24

Austria's World Cup 2026 squad has three defining stories: David Alaba completes his comeback from 18 months of ACL rehabilitation, Carney Chukwuemeka chose the Austrian flag over England, and Paul Wanner chose Austria over Germany. Rangnick's pressing machine has never looked more complete.

May 18, 2026
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DR Congo World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Wan-Bissaka Picks Congo Over England, Wissa Leads the Attack, Mbemba Captains

Group KCAFFIFA #50

DR Congo's World Cup 2026 squad features one of the tournament's biggest allegiance switches: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who played 23 times for England youth teams, has chosen to represent the Democratic Republic of Congo. Yoane Wissa leads the attack from Newcastle. Chancel Mbemba captains. Ngal'ayel Mukau is 19 and the wildcard.

May 18, 2026
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South Korea World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Son Heung-Min Captains From LAFC, Kim Min-Jae Leads Defence, Castrop Chooses Korea Over Germany

Group AAFCFIFA #25

South Korea's World Cup 2026 squad is defined by one story: Son Heung-Min, the nation's all-time top scorer, is now at LAFC in MLS after leaving Tottenham — and this World Cup is being played on his new doorstep. Kim Min-Jae anchors from Bayern, Lee Kang-In creates from PSG, and Jens Castrop continues the proud German-Korean dual-national tradition.

May 16, 2026
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Haiti World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — A Diaspora Nation's First Ever World Cup, Led by Bellegarde and Isidor

Group CCONCACAFFIFA #83

Haiti have named their squad for a World Cup for the first time in history. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde of Wolverhampton Wanderers is the star. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) and Lenny Joseph (Ferencváros) lead the attack. The 26 players span four continents — a portrait of diaspora football at its most global.

May 16, 2026
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Côte d'Ivoire World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Amad Diallo Leads, Guela Doué vs Brother Désiré the Tournament's Best Sibling Story

Group ECAFFIFA #34

Côte d'Ivoire's World Cup 2026 squad is built around Amad Diallo, the reigning AFCON champions' most exciting attacker. But the story that will follow this squad all tournament: Guela Doué plays for Ivory Coast while his younger brother Désiré plays for France. If the two nations meet, football will have its moment.

May 16, 2026
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Tunisia World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Skhiri Captains, Khedira Chooses Tunisia Over Germany, PSG Teen Ayari the Wildcard

Group FCAFFIFA #44

Tunisia qualified with a perfect 28/30 and zero goals conceded in CAF. The squad Skhiri captains is built on that defensive discipline plus a midfield of rare depth. Rani Khedira — brother of Germany's 2014 World Cup winner — chose the Tunisian flag. Khalil Ayari arrives from PSG's academy as the wildcard.

May 16, 2026
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Japan World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Kubo Leads the Most Europe-Ready Samurai Blue in History, Nagatomo at 39

Group FAFCFIFA #18

Japan's 26-man World Cup squad is the most Europe-tested in the nation's history. Kubo at Real Sociedad, Endo at Liverpool, Ito at Bayern Munich — 15 players from European clubs. Nagatomo at 39 is the last link to 2014. Japan face Germany and the Netherlands in Group F and will fancy their chances after beating Germany in 2022.

May 16, 2026
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Belgium World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — De Bruyne & Lukaku United at Napoli, Witsel at 36, Dark Horse Warning

Group GUEFAFIFA #9

Belgium's 26-man World Cup squad is built around Kevin De Bruyne's renaissance at Napoli, a surprise De Bruyne–Lukaku club reunion, and a new attacking generation that has outgrown the golden-era shadow. Axel Witsel, 36, is included. Thibaut Courtois is back. The Red Devils are dark horses with real teeth.

May 16, 2026
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France World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Griezmann Gone, Kolo Muani Dropped, and a 25-Man List Built Around Mbappé's Generation

Group IUEFAFIFA #1

Didier Deschamps has named 25 players — not 26 — for France's World Cup 2026 squad. Griezmann is gone through retirement. Kolo Muani is dropped. Six PSG players make the cut, and the squad's ceiling depends entirely on whether Mbappé's generation can finally deliver on the biggest stage.

May 14, 2026
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New Zealand World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Wood's Double Knee Injury, Tommy Smith's 5th-Tier Recall and a Historic Coach

Group GOFCFIFA #85

Darren Bazeley has named New Zealand's 26 for World Cup 2026. Chris Wood captains despite two knee injuries, Tommy Smith returns from the 5th tier at 36, and Bazeley will become the first person in history to coach all four major FIFA men's tournaments.

May 14, 2026
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Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Džeko at 40, Bajraktarević the Italy Penalty Hero, Mahmić's Controversial Call-Up

Group BUEFAFIFA #65

Sergej Barbarez has named Bosnia's 26-man World Cup squad — the first of all 48 nations to do so. Džeko arrives with a shoulder injury concern, 21-year-old Bajraktarević scored the Italy penalty, and a last-minute Austria allegiance switch raises eyebrows.

May 12, 2026
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Sweden World Cup 2026 Squad Announced — Gyökeres and Isak Lead the Way, Kulusevski Out Injured, Bardghji's Shock Omission Divides Opinion

Group FUEFAFIFA #38

Graham Potter has named his 26-man Sweden squad for World Cup 2026. Gyökeres and Isak headline, but Kulusevski's season-ending patella injury and the controversial omission of Barcelona's Roony Bardghji dominate the story of Sweden's squad announcement.

May 12, 2026
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Argentina World Cup 2026 — Messi's Last Dance, Squad Analysis & Group J Preview

Group JCONMEBOLFIFA #3

Argentina arrive in North America as reigning world champions with Lionel Scaloni still able to call on Messi, Julián Alvarez, Lautaro Martínez and a hardened midfield core.

April 3, 2026
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Brazil World Cup 2026 — Carlo Ancelotti's Squad, Vinícius Jr & Group C Preview

Group CCONMEBOLFIFA #6

Brazil remain one of the tournament's biggest variables: elite attackers, a new coach in Carlo Ancelotti and a squad whose ceiling depends on structure as much as star power.

April 3, 2026
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USA World Cup 2026 — Host Nation Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group DCONCACAFFIFA #16

The USMNT do not have qualification drama because they are hosts, but pressure is higher than ever as Mauricio Pochettino tries to turn a talented generation into a home-tournament threat.

April 3, 2026
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Mexico World Cup 2026 — Host Nation Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group ACONCACAFFIFA #15

No team in North America may feel the weight of expectation more than Mexico, with Javier Aguirre trying to build a balanced side around Santiago Giménez and Edson Álvarez.

April 3, 2026
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Canada World Cup 2026 — Host Nation Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group BCONCACAFFIFA #30

Canada are hosts rather than qualifiers in this cycle, but the real question is whether Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and a fast-rising core can deliver on home soil.

April 3, 2026
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France World Cup 2026 — Mbappé Leads Les Bleus' Title Bid, Squad & Group I Preview

Group IUEFAFIFA #1

France secured qualification with a statement win over Ukraine and still look like one of the deepest squads in the tournament, with Mbappé, Saliba and Tchouaméni central to their ceiling.

April 3, 2026
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England World Cup 2026 — Can They Finally Win? Bellingham, Kane & Group L Preview

Group LUEFAFIFA #4

England sealed qualification with a 5-0 win over Latvia and now head to North America with Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka carrying realistic title expectations.

April 3, 2026
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Spain World Cup 2026 — Lamine Yamal, Pedri & La Roja's Title Shot, Group H Preview

Group HUEFAFIFA #2

Spain had to finish the job on the final day against Türkiye, but Luis de la Fuente still takes a gifted squad to World Cup 2026 built around Pedri, Rodri and Lamine Yamal.

April 3, 2026
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Germany World Cup 2026 — Musiala & Wirtz Lead the Rebuild, Squad & Group E Preview

Group EUEFAFIFA #10

Germany ended qualifying with a statement victory over Slovakia, and the focus now shifts to whether Musiala, Wirtz and Nagelsmann can turn talent into a true comeback tournament.

April 3, 2026
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Portugal World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group KUEFAFIFA #5

Portugal sealed qualification by crushing Armenia 9-1, and Roberto Martínez still has a squad packed with creators, defensive leaders and knockout-stage-level talent.

April 3, 2026
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Netherlands World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group FUEFAFIFA #7

The Netherlands reached World Cup 2026 in style and now head to North America with a strong spine built around Van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and a dangerous supporting attack.

April 3, 2026
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Belgium World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group GUEFAFIFA #9

Belgium are no longer only about the old golden generation, but De Bruyne, Lukaku and Doku still give them enough quality to make World Cup 2026 uncomfortable for anyone.

April 3, 2026
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Croatia World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group LUEFAFIFA #11

Croatia topped Group L again and head into 2026 with Modric, Gvardiol and enough tournament memory to remain a dangerous knockout-stage team.

April 3, 2026
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Uruguay World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group HCONMEBOLFIFA #17

Uruguay remain one of the tournament's hardest teams to read cleanly, but Valverde, Araújo and Bielsa's edge make them a dangerous draw for any heavyweight.

April 3, 2026
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Colombia World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group KCONMEBOLFIFA #13

Colombia return after missing Qatar 2022 with Luis Díaz still leading the line of attack and a deeper supporting cast that makes this side feel more complete.

April 3, 2026
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Switzerland World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group BUEFAFIFA #19

Switzerland made history by winning all ten European qualifiers and now arrive in North America with Xhaka, Akanji and Sommer anchoring one of the tournament's most reliable structures.

April 3, 2026
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Senegal World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group ICAFFIFA #14

Senegal are back at the World Cup for a third successive time and still carry the kind of athletic, tournament-tested core that can unsettle elite opposition.

April 3, 2026
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Morocco World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group CCAFFIFA #8

Morocco are no longer an outsider story alone after topping their CAF group and carrying much of the structure that took them to the 2022 semi-finals.

April 3, 2026
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Japan World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group FAFCFIFA #18

Japan secured qualification with a win over Bahrain and now bring a technically gifted, Europe-tested squad to a demanding Group F.

April 3, 2026
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Korea Republic World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group AAFCFIFA #25

Korea Republic sealed qualification by winning in Iraq and now head to North America with Son, Kim Min-jae and Lee Kang-in carrying real knockout-round ambitions.

April 3, 2026
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Australia World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group DAFCFIFA #27

Australia earned direct qualification for the first time since 2014 and bring their usual competitive edge into a difficult Group D.

April 3, 2026
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Sweden World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group FUEFAFIFA #38

Sweden survived the UEFA play-offs and now arrive with Gyokeres, Isak and Kulusevski giving them a much higher attacking ceiling than most mid-tier European sides.

April 3, 2026
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Austria World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group JUEFAFIFA #24

Austria arrive in North America as one of Europe's sharper mid-tier sides, with Rangnick's pressing game and a hard-running midfield giving them a real Group J chance.

April 3, 2026
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Czechia World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group AUEFAFIFA #41

Czechia survived two pressure-filled UEFA play-off ties to return to the World Cup and now carry a disciplined, awkward profile into Group A.

April 3, 2026
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Bosnia & Herzegovina World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group BUEFAFIFA #65

Bosnia and Herzegovina are back at the World Cup after a playoff run shaped by Edin Dzeko's leadership and another capacity for surviving high-pressure nights.

April 3, 2026
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South Africa World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group ACAFFIFA #60

South Africa are back at the World Cup with a disciplined side built around Mokoena, Ronwen Williams and a structure that can make Group A uncomfortable.

April 3, 2026
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Qatar World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group BAFCFIFA #55

Qatar are back at the World Cup after a more demanding qualification route than in 2022, with Akram Afif still central to any hope of a stronger showing.

April 3, 2026
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Iran World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group GAFCFIFA #21

Iran are back at the World Cup with their usual structure and edge, and the question is once again whether qualification consistency can become a knockout-stage breakthrough.

April 3, 2026
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Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group HAFCFIFA #61

Saudi Arabia needed the FIFA Play-Off Tournament to get back to the World Cup, making their 2026 return more hard-earned than a quick glance at the field might suggest.

April 3, 2026
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Iraq World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group IAFCFIFA #57

Iraq took the final place at World Cup 2026 through the FIFA Play-Off Tournament and now arrive with one of the field's most hard-earned qualification stories.

April 3, 2026
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Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 — First Ever World Cup Qualification

Group KAFCFIFA #46

Uzbekistan finally reached the World Cup after years of near misses and now head into Group K with a debut story built on real momentum.

April 3, 2026
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Jordan World Cup 2026 — First Ever World Cup Qualification

Group JAFCFIFA #63

Jordan arrive at World Cup 2026 with one of the cycle's best stories after sealing a first-ever qualification and carrying a front line capable of testing better-known teams.

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Egypt World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group GCAFFIFA #29

Egypt topped their qualifying group undefeated and now head to North America with Mohamed Salah still central to a team chasing its first World Cup victory.

April 3, 2026
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Tunisia World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group FCAFFIFA #44

Tunisia arrive in North America after one of the cleanest qualification campaigns in the field, built on defensive control and a growing midfield core.

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Algeria World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group JCAFFIFA #28

Algeria return to the World Cup with a more modern attack around Mahrez and enough quality to become one of the more dangerous teams in the middle tier.

April 3, 2026
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DR Congo World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group KCAFFIFA #50

DR Congo are back at the World Cup with enough pace, power and attacking quality to make life difficult in an already volatile Group K.

April 3, 2026
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Cape Verde World Cup 2026 — First Ever World Cup Qualification

Group HCAFFIFA #69

Cape Verde arrive at World Cup 2026 as one of the field's most remarkable debutants after turning a tiny football nation into a global-stage qualifier.

April 3, 2026
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Panama World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group LCONCACAFFIFA #33

Panama are back through the Concacaf route and again look like the kind of disciplined side that can make stronger opponents work for everything.

April 3, 2026
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Curaçao World Cup 2026 — First Ever World Cup Qualification

Group ECONCACAFFIFA #82

Curaçao reached World Cup 2026 through a disciplined Concacaf campaign and now arrive as one of the tournament's most intriguing debutants.

April 3, 2026
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Scotland World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group CUEFAFIFA #43

Scotland finally return to the World Cup and will try to turn that emotional lift into something tangible in a difficult Group C.

April 3, 2026
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Norway World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group IUEFAFIFA #31

Norway are finally back at the World Cup, and the conversation now shifts from star names to whether Haaland and Odegaard can carry the team through a brutal Group I.

April 3, 2026
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Ecuador World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group ECONMEBOLFIFA #23

Ecuador are back through the CONMEBOL grind with Caicedo, Hincapié and Pacho forming one of the strongest athletic spines outside the obvious favourites.

April 3, 2026
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Côte d'Ivoire World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group ECAFFIFA #34

Côte d'Ivoire return to the World Cup after an unbeaten qualification run and now bring an AFCON-winning core into a difficult Group E.

April 3, 2026
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Ghana World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group LCAFFIFA #74

Ghana are back with Kudus, Partey and Jordan Ayew still central to a side that can make stronger nations uncomfortable if the group turns chaotic.

April 3, 2026
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Haiti World Cup 2026 — First Ever World Cup Qualification

Group CCONCACAFFIFA #83

Haiti arrive at World Cup 2026 as bold outsiders with a direct attacking profile and a chance to write one of the tournament's more compelling underdog stories.

April 3, 2026
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New Zealand World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group GOFCFIFA #85

New Zealand are back at the World Cup after winning Oceania's first direct place, with Chris Wood again central to everything the All Whites do.

April 3, 2026
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Paraguay World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group DCONMEBOLFIFA #40

Paraguay return to the World Cup with their old competitive identity restored, and that alone makes them a serious nuisance in a tight Group D.

April 3, 2026
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Türkiye World Cup 2026 — Qualification, Squad & Group Stage Preview

Group DUEFAFIFA #22

Türkiye are back at the World Cup after beating Romania and Kosovo in the play-offs, and their younger attacking core makes them more than a nostalgia story.

April 3, 2026
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