FIFA World Cup 2026
Czech Republic
Generali Arena
UEFA
Czech football has produced stars like Pavel Nedved and Petr Cech.
Mexico
CONCACAF
Mexico will become the first country to host the World Cup three times.
South Africa
FNB Stadium (Soccer City)
CAF
Back for a fourth World Cup appearance.
South Korea
Seoul World Cup Stadium
AFC
South Korea is one of Asia's most regular World Cup teams.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stadion Bilino Polje
UEFA
Bosnia and Herzegovina has produced talented technical players.
Canada
CONCACAF
Canada has produced a new generation of fast and dynamic players.
Qatar
Khalifa International Stadium
AFC
Qatar are making their second straight World Cup appearance.
Switzerland
St. Jakob-Park
UEFA
Switzerland regularly qualifies for major tournaments.
Brazil
Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã)
CONMEBOL
Only nation to play in every World Cup, now up to 23 appearances.
Haiti
CONCACAF
Back for only a second World Cup appearance.
Morocco
Stade Mohamed V
CAF
Morocco return for a seventh World Cup after finishing fourth in 2022.
Scotland
Hampden Park
UEFA
Scotland first played at a World Cup in 1954.
Australia
ANZ Stadium
AFC
Australia reached the World Cup Round of 16 in 2006 and 2022.
Paraguay
Estadio Defensores del Chaco
CONMEBOL
Paraguay is known for being difficult to break down in major tournaments.
Turkey
Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadı
UEFA
Turkey return for a third World Cup, best known for third place in 2002.
USA
CONCACAF
USA is one of the co hosts of the 2026 World Cup.
Curacao
CONCACAF
Curacao are set for their World Cup debut in 2026.
Ecuador
Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa
CONMEBOL
Ecuador reached the World Cup Round of 16 in 2006.
Germany
Olympiastadion Berlin
UEFA
Four time champions making their 21st World Cup appearance.
Ivory Coast
Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny
CAF
Cote d Ivoire are back for a fourth World Cup appearance.
Japan
National Olympic Stadium
AFC
Japan is one of Asia s most consistent World Cup teams.
Netherlands
Johan Cruijff Arena
UEFA
Netherlands has reached multiple World Cup finals.
Sweden
Friends Arena
UEFA
Sweden return for a 13th World Cup appearance.
Tunisia
Stade Olympique de Radès
CAF
Tunisia was the first African team to win a World Cup match.
Belgium
Stade Roi Baudouin
UEFA
Belgium finished third at the 2018 World Cup.
Egypt
Cairo International Stadium
CAF
Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record number of times.
Iran
Azadi Stadium
AFC
Iran has qualified for multiple recent World Cups.
New Zealand
Oceania
New Zealand is Oceania's most successful national team.
Cape Verde
Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
CAF
Cape Verde is one of the smallest nations to reach this stage.
Saudi Arabia
King Fahd International Stadium
AFC
Saudi Arabia is a regular representative from Asia.
Spain
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
UEFA
Spain dominated international football between 2008 and 2012.
Uruguay
Estadio Centenario
CONMEBOL
Uruguay won the first World Cup in 1930.
France
Stade de France
UEFA
France is known for producing world class young talent.
Iraq
Basra Sport City Stadium
AFC
Iraq football is closely tied to national pride and resilience.
Norway
Ullevaal Stadion
UEFA
Norway is known for producing strong and direct teams.
Senegal
Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor
CAF
Senegal reached the World Cup quarter finals in 2002 and 2022.
Algeria
Stade du 5 Juillet 1962
CAF
Algeria are making their fifth World Cup appearance.
Argentina
Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti
CONMEBOL
Argentina are the reigning World Cup champions from 2022.
Austria
Ernst-Happel-Stadion
UEFA
Austria reached the World Cup semi finals in 1934 and 1954.
Jordan
Amman International Stadium
AFC
Jordan is making a historic first World Cup appearance.
Colombia
Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
CONMEBOL
Colombia are making their seventh World Cup appearance.
DR Congo
Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte
CAF
DR Congo are back for only a second World Cup appearance.
Portugal
Estádio Nacional
UEFA
Portugal is known for technical skill and strong wide players.
Uzbekistan
Milliy Stadion
AFC
Uzbekistan are set for their World Cup debut in 2026.
Croatia
Stadion Maksimir
UEFA
Croatia often overperforms for a nation of its size.
England
Wembley Stadium
UEFA
England benefits from the global strength of the Premier League.
Ghana
Ohene Djan Sports Stadium
CAF
Ghana are back for a fifth World Cup appearance.
Panama
CONCACAF
Panama is one of the rising teams in CONCACAF.