Which teams are in their first World Cup? 2026 field sees 4 new additions

FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup field was expected to mean new faces at the tournament, and there are four teams debuting in 2026.
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Cape Verde qualifies for first World Cup amid US visa concerns as crypto eyes the beautiful game

Cape Verde qualified for its first World Cup with 23 points and a perfect home record, but US visa bonds up to $15,000 threaten to keep fans away.

The Blue Sharks, a team with a unique capacity to make Cape Verde fans cry

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

World Cup 2026 Group H preview: Prediction, odds, full team overviews

From one of the tournament favorites in Spain to one of its minnows in Cape Verde, Group H looks fairly straightforward. Of course, that doesn’t mean it will be. The Post previews Group H at the World Cup.
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Spain next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as La Roja face Cape Verde

Spain's World Cup schedule: When the European champions play their next match as Lamine Yamal, Pedri and company aim to progress from Group H.

Cape Verde dreams of World Cup soccer glory, fears U.S. immigration dragnet

Migration is woven into the story of the small African nation of Cape Verde and its national soccer team, raising concern about who can attend the tournament.