Which teams are making their World Cup debut in 2026?
Four nations will compete in their first-ever FIFA World Cup at the 2026 tournament: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan, per the Wikipedia 2026 FIFA World Cup article.
Verified·Records sourced June 2026
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nations making their World Cup debut in 2026: Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan.
Last verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC - auto-refreshed
| Team | Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | H | First appearance |
| Curaçao | E | First appearance |
| Jordan | J | First appearance |
| Uzbekistan | K | First appearance |
Source: Wikipedia "2026 FIFA World Cup" article, verified June 2026. The article explicitly states: "Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will all make their World Cup debuts."
Notes
- Verification method: Wikipedia 2026 FIFA World Cup article read in this session, cross-referenced against team history sections.
- No other teams are claimed as first-time qualifiers as their debut status was not verified via primary source this session.