Mar 03, 2026 - 15:07
By foxnews.com

World Cup 100 Days To Go: 12 Teams To Be Excited For, Including Curaçao?!

We're pumped to see 48 teams, the largest field ever, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But some teams will carry a bit more buzz than others.

From title favorites to teams under pressure. Dark horses to feel-good stories. These 12 teams will have some of the best storylines throughout the 2026 World Cup.

The World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

[WHEN AND WHERE: Full Schedule for 2026 FIFA World Cup ]

All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports apps. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19).

Argentina

Best World Cup Finish: Champions (1978, 1986, 2022)

The defending World Cup champs want to become the first country to win consecutive titles since Brazil did it in 1958 and 1962. Can La Albiceleste do it? Well, they have the same manager in Lionel Scaloni, and you can never count out a team that’s led by Lionel Messi. And while their captain will turn 39 during the tournament, this is a deep and experienced group brimming with talent that knows how to win major tournaments (they also won back-to-back Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024). — Laken Litman

Brazil

Best World Cup Finish: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)

The last two times Brazil went to a World Cup held in North America, it left with the trophy in hand. Yet