All Goals. One Cup. 2026.
Curaçao World Cup 2026 is the story of the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. After an unbeaten CONCACAF campaign and a decisive 0-0 draw at Jamaica, the Blue Wave booked a historic debut and now prepare to face Germany, Ecuador and Ivory Coast in Group E under new manager Fred Rutten.
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 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.
Jordan made history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup for the first time ever after a 3-0 win over Oman, with Ali Olwan scoring all three goals. Get the full story on Al-Nashama’s historic debut, Group J fixtures, key players, tactical style, and what this moment means for Jordanian football.
Kosovo at the 2026 World Cup is two wins away—a remarkable debut story for a nation that joined FIFA just nine years ago. Playoff path, key players, and Group D explained.
Wales World Cup 2026: Can Craig Bellamy's Dragons reach back-to-back World Cups? Full guide to play-offs vs Bosnia, potential final vs Italy, group stage & key players.
Scotland are going to the 2026 World Cup after 28 years. Here is everything the Tartan Army needs to know about their Group C clash with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti, plus fixtures, key players and Steve Clarke's tactics.
Italy haven’t played at a World Cup since 2014 — and once again their path back runs through a brutal playoff. After finishing second to Norway in Group I, the four-time champions must beat Northern Ireland in Bergamo on 26 March, then win an away final on 31 March against Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina. With past playoff scars still fresh, Gennaro Gattuso’s side face two matches that will decide whether Italy finally return — or miss out again.
Norway returns to the World Cup after 28 years with Erling Haaland (16 goals in qualifying) and Martin Ødegaard. Full preview: Group I fixtures vs France & Senegal, team analysis, and tournament predictions.
Brazil head into the 2026 World Cup under Carlo Ancelotti with a disciplined, flexible 4-3-3 built around Vinicius Jr and the Real Madrid core. In Group C with Morocco, Scotland and Haiti, the key questions are Neymar’s fitness, the false-nine attack, and whether this squad can finally deliver Brazil’s sixth star after a 24-year wait.