Four teams debut at 2026 World Cup in North America
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will make their World Cup debuts in 2026. Cape Verde qualified impressively, winning seven of ten matches, and will face Spain, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in its group. Curacao, the smallest nation to qualify, secured its spot after a draw against Jamaica. Jordan, fresh off a successful Asian Cup run, will face Austria, Algeria, and defending champion Argentina. Uzbekistan qualified with strong performances, including a roster featuring players from top European leagues. Their tournament begins against Colombia.
- •Cape Verde earned qualification by topping its group with seven wins.
- •Curacao is the smallest country to qualify, with a population over 150,000.
- •Jordan aims to build on its recent success in the Asian Cup.
- •Uzbekistan's squad features players from Manchester City and other European clubs.
- •Tournament begins for these nations on June 15 with group stage matches.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Which teams are in their first World Cup? 2026 field sees 4 new additions
"FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup field was expected to mean new faces at the tournament, and there are four teams debuting in 2026.
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