About 88 different national teams have participated in the men’s FIFA World Cup since its inception in 1930. Brazil has the distinction of being the only team to qualify for all 23 editions of the football (soccer) tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup features four teams that have never participated before: Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. Find out which other national teams are competing in this year’s tournament in 2026 FIFA World Cup Teams.
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