Jordan, Uzbekistan, Curacao, and Cape Verde will make their first-ever historic World Cup debuts. The tournament will kick off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico starting from 11 June 2026.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to make history as the first tournament to feature 48 teams, creating opportunities for new nations to compete on football’s biggest stage. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature four debut nations, each with a unique qualifying story and rich football culture. In most four-year World Cup cycles, a few countries manage to reach the big FIFA tournament.
Previously, only 32 teams got a chance to play at this tournament.