The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the largest edition in history, featuring 48 teams for the first time.
However, several established football nations, including former champions and finalists, failed to qualify for the global showpiece.
With the 2030 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, these countries will be hoping to recover from recent setbacks and reclaim their places on football’s biggest stage according to FIFA on Wednesday.
FIFA highlights 10 nations with strong World Cup traditions that will be determined to secure a return in 2030.
See the 10 nations below:
Italy
Four-time champions Italy remain one of the most successful nations in World Cup history, but their recent struggles have been unprecedented. The Azzurri have now missed three consecutive tournaments, a remarkable decline for a team that featured in 18 of the previous 20 editions.
After finishing behind Norway in qualification for the 2026 tournament, Italy still had a
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