Haiti

They're a scrappy underdog squad from the Caribbean that doesn't have the resources or star power of the big soccer nations, but makes up for it with hustle and heart. After years of struggling through tough CONCACAF qualifying — competing against regional heavyweights like the US, Mexico, and Canada — making it to the 2026 World Cup would be a massive historic moment for a country that has faced incredible hardship off the field. Keep an eye on whether their passionate fanbase and the home-region advantage (with games being played in the US) can give them an emotional boost when they need it most.