Meet every nation competing in the biggest tournament ever.
Four nations will step onto the tournament stage for the very first time.
The island nation of half a million people makes football history. Cape Verde qualified through a remarkable African qualifying campaign, becoming one of the smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup finals.
The Caribbean island punched above its weight in CONCACAF qualifying. With a population of just 150,000, Curaçao will be the smallest nation at the tournament and will face Germany in their opening match.
After reaching the 2024 Asian Cup final, Jordan carried that momentum into World Cup qualification. They face Argentina, Algeria, and Austria in Group J — a tough but thrilling debut draw.
The Central Asian nation finally breaks through after years of near-misses in qualifying. Uzbekistan will share Group K with Portugal, DR Congo, and Colombia in what promises to be a memorable debut.
Four-time World Cup winners Italy will miss a third consecutive World Cup, having failed to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments as well. The Azzurri's continued absence remains one of football's most shocking ongoing stories.
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