Three host countries, three teams dreaming big at home. Morocco, Spain and Portugal are automatically qualified and will play in front of their own fans. Here is a rundown of their strengths, their stars and their ambitions.
June 2026
European champions in 2024, Spain approach "their" World Cup with the status of favourites. La Roja boast one of the most complete squads in the world: Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the wings, Pedri and Rodri in midfield, and a promising defensive crop with Cubarsí. At home, the goal will be clear: a second star.
Historic semi-finalists in 2022, Morocco will play part of the tournament at home, carried by immense fervour and the future Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca. Around captain Achraf Hakimi and a talented generation (Brahim Díaz, Bilal El Khannouss…), the Atlas Lions can aim very high. See the Moroccan stadiums.
Portugal, the third host, will turn the page on the Cristiano Ronaldo era to rely on a regal midfield — João Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes — and a refreshed attack. A team capable of going toe to toe with anyone, especially at home.
Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the three host countries of the main tournament and are automatically qualified. Three opening matches will also be held in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
On paper, Spain, European champions in 2024, are the strongest of the three and one of the tournament favourites. Morocco and Portugal remain very high-level sides.
Not necessarily: the tournament is spread between Morocco, Spain and Portugal, and the scheduling will depend on the fixtures and the team's run. But Morocco will play matches at home, in front of their own fans.
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