A South American side known for their rock-solid defense, reaching the quarter-finals in 2010. This is their 9th tournament appearance. A landlocked nation famous for the massive Itaipu Dam and rich Guaraní culture. The pin is at a prestigious stadium in the capital.

My. José de Jesús Martínez 1393, Asunción 001006 パラグアイ

Their best finish was runner-up on home soil in 1958. Making their 13th appearance, this Nordic nation gave us Ibrahimović and is famous for IKEA and its welfare system. The pin is at the national team's home stadium in Solna, near the capital.

Råsta Strandväg 1, 169 79 Solna, スウェーデン

Co-hosting this year's tournament, this is their 3rd appearance overall and first since 1986 (best finish: group stage). A multicultural nation of vast nature and maple syrup. The pin is at BMO Field in Toronto.

170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 カナダ

Made history in 2022 as the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals! Making their 7th appearance, this North African country is famous for the Sahara Desert, labyrinth-like old towns, and will co-host the 2030 World Cup. The pin is at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.

H9M2+6X8, Rue Ahmed Lazrak, Casablanca 20250 モロッコ

An incredible run with a runner-up finish in 2018 and 3rd place in 1998 and 2022. Making their 7th appearance since their post-independence debut. A gorgeous tourist destination famous for the Adriatic Sea and Dubrovnik. The pin is at Stadion Maksimir in the capital, Zagreb.

Maksimirska Cesta 128, 10000, Zagreb, クロアチア

A powerhouse back in the 1930s, finishing 3rd in 1954. Making a long-awaited return for their 8th appearance. A musical haven of Mozart, the Alps, and grand palaces. The pin is at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna.

Meiereistraße 7, 1020 Wien, オーストリア

Making their 2nd appearance since their debut in 2014. A dark horse from Eastern Europe featuring stars like Edin Džeko. A Balkan nation famous for the UNESCO-listed Stari Most (Old Bridge) in Mostar. The pin is at Koševo Stadium in the capital, Sarajevo.

Alipašina bb, Sarajevo 71000 ボスニア・ヘルツェゴビナ

Shocked the world by reaching the quarter-finals in their debut in 2002. Making their 4th appearance, this West African powerhouse features Sadio Mané and is also famous for its pink lake. The pin is at their state-of-the-art stadium on the outskirts of the capital.

Diamniadio, セネガル

Making their 8th consecutive appearance since 1998. With a best finish of the Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022), the Samurai Blue have become famous for taking down global giants. The pin is at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo.

〒160-0013 東京都新宿区霞ヶ丘町１丁目１０−３

Led by Haaland and Ødegaard, they are making their 4th appearance and first since 1998 (best finish: Round of 16 in '98). A stunning Nordic country of fjords and the Northern Lights. The pin is at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.

Sognsveien 75K, 0855 Oslo, ノルウェー

A formidable South American side, famously tough to beat at their high-altitude home (2,800m). Making their 5th appearance since their 2002 debut (best finish: Round of 16 in '06). An equatorial land of the Galapagos and the Andes. The pin is at the stadium in the historic capital of Quito.

Av. John F. Kennedy 817, 170144 Quito, エクアドル

Making their 2nd appearance and first in half a century since playing as Zaire in 1974. A massive Central African nation known for the Congo River, lush jungles, and rich mineral resources. The pin is at the Stade des Martyrs in the capital, Kinshasa.

M896+V4Q, Av. De La Démocratie, Kinshasa, コンゴ民主共和国

A dream come true for this island nation of about 500,000 people, making their first-ever appearance! A volcanic archipelago in the Atlantic, famous for Morna music, Creole culture, and beautiful beaches. The pin is at the National Stadium in the capital, Praia.

XFG9+7PP, Circular da Praia, Praia, カーボベルデ

The prestigious "Pharaohs" hold a record 7 AFCON titles. Led by Mohamed Salah, this is their 4th World Cup appearance. A land of ancient civilization, pyramids, and the Nile. The pin is at Cairo International Stadium.

エジプト 〒4436020 カイロ県 Qesm Than Madinet Nasr, Al Estad

Known as the "Fennec Foxes," they famously defeated West Germany in 1982. Reached the Round of 16 in 2014, making this their 5th appearance. A North African nation where the Sahara Desert covers most of the land. The pin is at the Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers.

Rte de 5 Juillet, Delk4y Ibrahim, アルジェリア

The "Black Stars" famously came agonizingly close to the semi-finals in 2010. Making their 5th appearance (best finish: quarter-finals), they are 4-time AFCON champions and a land of cocoa and gold. The pin is at Accra Sports Stadium.

1272 Starlets 91 Rd, Accra, ガーナ