"El Tri — two World Cups on home soil, destiny calls again."

"Bafana Bafana — the rainbow nation roars again."

"Semi-finalists in 2002 — Asia's fiercest competitors."

"Former Czechoslovakia — runners-up in '34 and '62."

"Co-hosts riding a golden generation of talent abroad."

"The Dragons — making their mark on the world stage."

"Former hosts return — the Maroons seek redemption."

"The Alpine fortress — consistently punching above weight."

"The only nation to participate in every World Cup edition."

"First African nation to ever reach a World Cup semi-final."

"Les Grenadiers — Haiti's return after half a century."

"Back on the world stage after a long absence."

"Host nation and dark horse — the tournament begins here."

"La Albirroja — South American dark horses."

"The Socceroos — bold tactics, relentless spirit."

"Bronze medallists in 2002 — resurgent and dangerous."

"Hold the record for the most top-three finishes (12)."

"Making history — Curaçao's first World Cup."

"The Elephants — Drogba's legacy and a new generation."

"La Tri — Andean warriors on the rise."

"Three-time finalists — total football reborn."

"Blue Samurai — Asia's most consistent performers."

"Runners-up in 1958 — consistent European contenders."

"Les Aigles de Carthage — North Africa's consistent presence."

"The golden generation's final act on the grand stage."

"Pharaohs — Africa's most storied football nation."

"Team Melli — Asia's most experienced World Cup side."

"The All Whites — OFC's finest on the grandest stage."

"Tiki-taka heritage meets a new golden generation."

"The Blue Sharks — Cape Verde's historic debut."

"The Green Falcons — the shock of Qatar '22 lives on."

"The original champions — back for a third star."

"Les Bleus seek their third crown in North America."

"African champions — the Lions of Teranga hunt glory."

"The Lions of Mesopotamia — long-awaited return."

"Haaland's Norway — Scandinavia's most dangerous side."

"Defending champions of the golden Qatar era."

"The Desert Foxes — 2019 AFCON champions back for more."

"Alpine precision — third-place finishers in 1954."

"Making history — Jordan's first World Cup appearance."

"Ronaldo's legacy lives on in a new era of flair."

"Les Léopards — DR Congo returns to the world stage."

"Central Asian pioneers — a debut on football's grandest stage."

"Falcao's heirs — Cafeteros on a new mission."

"The creators of the game, looking for a second star."

"Modric's Croatia — silver medallists from Russia 2018."

"Black Stars — the pride of West African football."

"Los Canaleros — the isthmus nation back on the map."