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Four nations debut in FIFA World Cup 2026 across North America

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Four nations debut in FIFA World Cup 2026 across North America

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, commencing in six days, sees the debuts of Jordan, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan, and Curaçao. This edition of the tournament features a record 48 teams. Cape Verde qualified after a 3-0 win over Eswatini, while Curaçao secured their place with a draw against Jamaica. Jordan reached the World Cup by defeating Oman 3-0, marking a milestone after 40 years of attempts. Uzbekistan, the highest-ranked debutant at 50th, qualified after a draw against the UAE.

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Key Details

•Cape Verde becomes the sixth African team in World Cup history.
•Curaçao is the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament.
•Jordan qualified after a historic run, finishing as runners-up at the 2023 Asian Cup.
•Uzbekistan is the highest-ranked nation making its World Cup debut, at 50th.

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Just six days remain until the 2026 World cup kicks off across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with a record 48 teams set to compete – for four of them, it’s their very first time taking par...
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