There are a record number of teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is every country participating in soccer's biggest global event.

Cape Verde secured their first-ever World Cup appearance, earning their place in the 2026 edition following all of FIFA’s adjustments. With this, they will have the opportunity to climb positions in the FIFA World Ranking.

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

Norway had a stunning qualification campaign, where they won all eight games that they played, scoring 37 times. 11 of those goals came in one game against Moldova, but they also scored seven times in two games against Italy, as they condemned the four-time world champions to the playoffs, where they eventually came unstuck.

One of the most shocking results in the first round of 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches came on Monday in Atlanta as defending European champions Spain were held to a 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde.

Spain are yet to threaten the Cabo Verde defence more than 30 minutes into their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Atlanta, with the Blue Sharks channeling all their efforts into defence for now.

Curacao are one of the nations that will, for the first time, compete in a FIFA World Cup. For the first time in history, Curacao are competing in a World Cup . This small nation, with the vast majority of their players being Dutch-based ,