The Atlas Lions aim to better their historic 2022 semifinal appearance but have had a chaotic run-in.
The Dutch were unbeaten across their qualifiers and have a outside chance of lifting the trophy for the first time.
While one of the least fancied Brazilian World Cup sides of all time, Ancelotti’s squad is still loaded with talent.
Instead of playing down his side’s chances, Mauricio Pochettino implies that US can win the World Cup on home soil.
The West African nation’s success comes from smart diaspora recruitment, as well as controversial local academies.
Expensive tickets and transport prices and a US travel ban mean few Haitians will be able to attend the matches.
Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out, while Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.
Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.
Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will take part in football’s premier showpiece for the first time.
Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
