Which teams will make their debut at World Cup 2026?
Summary
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the previous 32, allowing four countries—Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan—to play in the tournament for the first time. These debuting teams come from smaller or less traditional football nations and will participate in various groups hosted across North America.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in North America and includes 48 teams instead of 32.
- Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan are making their World Cup debut in 2026.
- Cape Verde has a population of about 525,000 and has qualified by topping their group over strong teams like Cameroon.
- Curacao is the smallest country by population (160,000 people) to qualify for the World Cup.
- Curacao’s team is led by Dick Advocaat, who will be the oldest manager in World Cup history at 78 years old.
- Many players in Cape Verde’s and Curacao’s teams come from their countries’ diaspora communities living in Europe.
- Curacao’s qualification was secured after a 0-0 draw against Jamaica in November.
- The World Cup games will be played in various U.S. cities including Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Miami, and Atlanta.
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