Nations That Could Win Their FIRST FIFA World Cup in 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Football may finally produce a brand new champion. Total following eight countries have won the FIFA World Cup.

a)                Brazil= 5

b)                Germany= 4

c)                Italy= 4

d)                Argentina=3

e)                Uruguay= 2

f)                 France= 2

g)                England= 1

h)                Spain= 1

However, several countries have now golden generations capable to create history by winning the trophy for the first time ever. Today, we have presented some countries who could win first ever world cup or who could lift 23^rd edition of world cup football.

1)      Portugal

Background: Portugal has never won a FIFA World Cup Football despite producing legendary players like Luis Figo, Deco, Eusébio, Rui Costa, Pauleta, Helder Postiga and Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

Why Portugal can win

• Cristiano Ronaldo’s last world cup
• Elite attacking depth
• Experienced stars mixed with young talent
• Strong defense and tactical flexibility
• Tournament experience from Euro victories.

Players Who Could Create History

• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Bruno Fernandes
• Rafael Leão
• João Neves

Players to watch

• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Bruno Fernandes
• Vitinha
• Nuno Mendes
• Bernardo Silva
• João Neves

If Portugal wins, Ronaldo’s career would gain the only trophy missing from his legacy.

2)      Netherlands

Background: Netherlands has never won a FIFA World Cup Football despite producing legendary players like Edwin van der Sar, Edgar Davids, Patrick Kluivert, Dennis Bergkamp, Wesley Sneijder, Rafael Van Der Vaart, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie, Dirk Kuyt.

Why Netherlands can win

• Tactical discipline
• Strong youth system
• Balance across all positions

Players to Watch

• Xavi Simons
• Virgil van Dijk
• Cody Gakpo
• Memphis Depay
• Frenkie de Jong
• Matthijs de Ligt

3)      Belgium

Background: Belgium has never won a FIFA World Cup Football despite producing legendary players like Vincent Kompany, Yannick Carrasco, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukakua, Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyneme.

Why Belgium Still Has Hope

• Technical midfielders
• Big-match experience
• Young attackers replacing aging stars

Players to watch

• Romelu Lukakua,
• Thibaut Courtois,
• Kevin De Bruyneme

Croatia

Key Players

• Joško Gvardiol
• Luka Modrić

Norway

Key Players

• Erling Halland
• Martin Ødegaard

Though above are the probable winners but every team is capable to lift the world cup 2026.