The 48 Nations
Every team has a story. Tap in for histories, heroes and the reasons to fall in love with them this summer.
Group A
Co-hosts and the heartbeat of Group A - a nation that lives and breathes the tournament it helped invent the modern atmosphere for.
Forever romantics after 2002, Korea travel with Son's farewell-tour energy and a fearless press.
An underdog with golden-generation flashes, dreaming of a first knockout appearance.
Heirs to a proud Central European footballing tradition, hunting their first deep run as Czechia.
Group B
Co-hosts with a rocket in Alphonso Davies and a point to prove after a winless 2022.
Quietly excellent and forever underestimated, the side that loves a giant-killing.
Asian kings out to silence the doubters away from home.
The dragons return to the world stage, armed with defensive grit and a legendary forward in Džeko.
Group C
The most successful nation in history, chasing a sixth star to end a 24-year wait.
The continent's standard-bearers, carrying a billion dreams and a defence that strangles giants.
Returning after 52 years, Haiti represents the Caribbean's pride and ultimate underdog spirit.
The Tartan Army marches to North America, bringing immense passion, noise, and key Premier League stars.
Group D
Hosts with a golden generation that finally has to deliver in front of a home crowd.
Stubborn, streetwise South Americans who make every match a battle.
Relentless, organised and impossible to dislike - the ultimate tournament grinders.
A thrilling new generation led by two of Europe's brightest teenagers.
Group E
A fallen giant rebuilt around two of the most exciting playmakers on the planet.
Debutants bringing Caribbean energy, passion, and tactical flair to Group E.
African champions riding a wave of one of football's great comeback stories.
Altitude-bred and youthful, with a midfield that giants envy.
Group F
Total Football's heirs, forever chasing the trophy that history owes them.
Technical, brave and forever knocking on the quarter-final door.
Tactically disciplined and streetwise, the Eagles of Carthage are a tough hurdle for anyone.
Scandinavian powerhouses carrying a golden generation of dynamic, clinical attackers.
Group G
A team racing against time, blending fading legends with electric new pace.
A pharaoh's last quest: Salah dragging Egypt toward a first knockout stage in the modern era.
Asia's perennial heavyweight, still chasing a first-ever knockout berth.
The ultimate Cinderella, dreaming of a first-ever World Cup win.
Group H
Tiki-taka reborn with a fearless teenage generation lighting up the wings.
The ultimate giant-killers of the Atlantic, ready to unleash their speed and spirit in Group H.
Giant-killers who proved that on the right day, no superpower is safe.
History's original champions, still snarling, still punching far above their weight.
Group I
The most feared attack on earth, captained by a generational superstar in his prime.
African powerhouses with speed, steel, and the confidence of a team that fears no one.
A goal machine and a captain-artist finally on the biggest stage together.
A nation for whom simply being here is a victory, and they want much more.
Group J
World champions chasing back-to-back glory - the team everyone wants to beat.
Technical, proud and capable of toppling anyone on their day.
Das Nationalteam travels with cohesion, fire, and a modern press to shake up Group J.
The Chivalrous make their World Cup debut, ready to unleash their lethal counter-attacks on the world.
Group K
A legend's last World Cup, surrounded by a frighteningly talented supporting cast.
Debutants writing the opening page of a brand-new footballing story.
Carnival football with a maestro orchestrating one last great campaign.
A historic name reborn, hungry to honour a pioneering legacy.
Group L
A golden generation desperate to finally go all the way and win their first trophy since 1966.
The ultimate big-game team - small nation, enormous heart, and a maestro's last waltz.
A proud giant chasing the redemption that 2010 cruelly denied them.
Tiny nation, massive belief - the romantics of Group L.