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Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will expand to 48 teams for the first time, allowing smaller nations like Curaçao and Cabo Verde to qualify alongside traditional underdogs such as Uzbekistan, Jordan, and Haiti in a tournament featuring 104 matches across 39 days starting in Mexico City.
Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?
For the first time in history, soccer’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2026, marking one of the most radical changes ever made to the tournament.
Starting on June 11 in Mexico City, the tournament will be the longest and largest ever. Across 39 days, there will be 104 matches.
The new format has allowed several so-called “minnow nations” to qualify for the first time. They include Uzbekistan and Jordan, while Haiti has returned after last appearing in 1974.
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