Top stories： The four nations primed to make World Cup debuts

FIFA shines the spotlight on Cabo Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan, who have all qualified for the World Cup for the first time.

**Key Points for Each Team:**

1.  **Cabo Verde:** Positioned as Africa's top contender for a debut. They topped a tough qualifying group featuring Egypt and Ghana
to reach the final round, building on their strong 2023 AFCON quarter-final run. With 9 direct spots available for CAF, their chances are historically high.

2.  **Curaçao:** Currently leads its CONCACAF third-round qualifying group. The team blends veteran European-based experience (e.g., Cuco Martina, Leandro Bacuna)
with emerging talent, making them a strong candidate to advance to the final round and secure one of CONCACAF's increased spots.

3.  **Jordan:** Gained global attention with a stunning run to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup final. Spearheaded by star player **Mousa Al-Tamari**, they have progressed
to the AFC's third qualifying round and are now serious contenders to finish in the top two of their group for direct qualification.

4.  **Uzbekistan:** Widely seen as Asia's next breakthrough nation, backed by a prolific youth system (recent U-20 and U-23 Asian champions). Unbeaten in the 2026 qualifiers
so far there is a strong belief that this generation, led by coach Srečko Katanec, will finally secure the nation's first World Cup berth.

**Overall Theme:** The 2026 expansion is creating a monumental opportunity for these "footballing minnows" to realize a lifelong dream, marking a potential new era
for global football.

We'll keep an eye on them and hope they achieve great results!

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