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Morocco at the 2026 World Cup: Group C, Squad, Fixtures and Africa’s Standard-Bearers

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Morocco at the 2026 World Cup are no longer underdogs but Africa’s standard-bearers, entering Group C with Brazil, Scotland and Haiti after a perfect qualifying campaign and an all-time high FIFA ranking of 8th. With Achraf Hakimi, Youssef En-Nesyri, Yassine Bounou and new coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the Atlas Lions arrive in North America carrying the weight of history and the ambition to make another deep run

UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualification: The Complete European Guide

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UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualification: The complete guide to Europe’s 16 spots in the expanded 48-team tournament. Explore the 12 direct qualifiers, Erling Haaland’s record-breaking campaign, and the high-stakes playoff paths for Italy, Wales, and Ukraine as the road to North America reaches its dramatic March 2026 conclusion.

AFC Qualified 8 Teams for the 2026 World Cup: The Complete Asian Guide

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AFC Qualified 8 Teams for the 2026 World Cup through a five-round campaign that sent Japan, Iran, South Korea, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia directly to the 2026 tournament, while Iraq advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament. Here’s the complete Asian qualifying guide, from Japan becoming the first non-host nation to qualify to the controversy of Round 4 and Iraq’s final route through Monterrey.

Cape Verde at 2026 World Cup: Blue Sharks Make History

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Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup marks the Blue Sharks’ first-ever appearance on football’s biggest stage after a historic 3-0 win over Eswatini sealed qualification. Drawn in Group H with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde arrive as one of the smallest nations ever to reach the tournament, powered by Bubista’s disciplined side, captain Ryan Mendes, and a diaspora-driven squad with a remarkable story.

Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup: Central Asia’s Historic First

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Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup begins with a 0-0 draw in Abu Dhabi on June 5, 2025 — a result sealed by goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov’s late save that sent the White Wolves to their first-ever finals. As the first Central Asian nation to qualify (and the third former Soviet republic after Russia and Ukraine), Uzbekistan enter Group K with Portugal, Colombia and the FIFA Play-Off Path 1 winner. Qualification was secured under Timur Kapadze, while Fabio Cannavaro takes charge at the finals, bringing World Cup-winning pedigree to a debut tournament that could redefine Central Asian football.