Early 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification shock: Unexpected country clinches first non-host berth – Who could follow suit?

Although many countries have not even played a single match in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one country has already guaranteed its spot in the elite event.

Although many countries have not even played a single match in the qualifications for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one country has already guaranteed its spot in the elite event. Alongside the host nations United States, Mexico, and Canada, this team has become the first to book its ticket to the expanded 48-team competition, doing so in a dominant fashion.