Haiti

Haiti Haiti made its historic sole World Cup appearance in West Germany, famously scoring a memorable goal against Italy before a tough group-stage exit.

Morocco

Morocco Morocco has qualified for six World Cups, famously becoming the first African and Arab nation to ever reach the semi-finals during their historic run.

Brazil

Brazil Brazil is the most successful nation in World Cup history, having won a record five titles and remaining the only country to qualify for every single tournament since its inception in 1930.

Switzerland

Switzerland Switzerland reached the quarter-finals three times in the early decades of the tournament—including as hosts in 1954 when they played in the highest-scoring match in World Cup history—and has since established itself as a consistent knockout-stage regular, qualifying…

Qatar

Qatar Qatar made its sole World Cup appearance as the host nation, becoming the first Middle Eastern country to host the tournament.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina has qualified for the World Cup just once as an independent nation, making their tournament debut in Brazil in 2014, where they earned a historic group-stage victory over Iran.

Canada

Canada Canada has qualified for three World Cups—debuting in 1986 and returning in 2022—and is now set to co-host the tournament on home soil for the first time.