2026 World Cup: 10 top countries that will not be at tournament

Sport 2026 World Cup: 10 top countries that will not be at tournament Published on April 1, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); At least 10 countries which previously played at the World Cup, will not be part of the 2026 tournament. From Africa, the notable absentees will be Cameroon and Nigeria. The two West African nations both lost to Congo DR at the African play-offs, while the Leopards have become the 10th team from the continent to qualify. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Italy, Denmark and Poland are the top European countries that will miss out, after losing in their play-off finals. Bosnia, Czech Republic and Sweden all took their spots instead. The South American trio of Chile, Peru and Bolivia will watch the World Cup from home. Bolivia came the closest to qualifying, but lost 2-1 to Iraq in the intercontinental play-off final. China (Asia) and Costa Rica (North America) are two teams that will also not be at the tournament. Don't Miss Haaland, Osimhen lead list of most valuable players yet to play at World Cup You may like 2026 World Cup: ‘My blood is finished’ – Gattuso reacts as Italy fails to qualify for tournament 2026 World Cup: FIFA, CAF react as DR Congo qualify for tournament 2026 World Cup: All 48 countries that qualified for tournament confirmed [Full List] 2026 World Cup: 10 African countries to play at tournament as Congor DR beat Jamaica 2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms final decision on Iran’s participation Udeze backs DR Congo to qualify for 2026 World Cup

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