Cabo Verde Cabo Verde has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup final tournament, though the Blue Sharks have become a rising force in African football, consistently challenging major nations during continental qualification rounds.

Spain Spain has qualified for sixteen World Cups, famously dominating global football to win their maiden title in South Africa while consistently showcasing their trademark possession-based style on the world stage.

New Zeland New Zealand has qualified for the World Cup twice, memorably finishing the 2010 tournament undefeated in the group stage despite playing alongside powerhouse nations like Italy, Paraguay, and Slovakia.

Iran Iran has qualified for six World Cups—establishing themselves as a dominant force in Asian qualification—but they have yet to advance past the initial group stage despite earning historic victories over the United States, Morocco, and Wales.

Egypt Egypt has qualified for three World Cups, famously making history as the first African and Arab nation to compete in the tournament back in 1934.

Belgium Belgium has qualified for fourteen World Cups, with their "Golden Generation" achieving the nation's highest finish by placing third in Russia.

Tunisia Tunisia has qualified for six World Cups, famously becoming the first African nation to ever win a match at the tournament by defeating Mexico in 1978, though they have yet to advance past the group stage.

Sweden Sweden has qualified for twelve World Cups, famously finishing as runners-up on home soil in 1958 and placing third twice, cementing their legacy as one of the tournament's most successful historical competitors outside the traditional football superpowers.