
5 Under-the-Radar Markets the World Cup Squads Just Revealed
With the 2026 World Cup approaching and squads taking shape, the confirmed call-ups are pointing scouts toward five markets that deserve serious attention this summer.

With the 2026 World Cup approaching and squads taking shape, the confirmed call-ups are pointing scouts toward five markets that deserve serious attention this summer.

With 48 nations competing across the USA, Canada, and Mexico this summer, the 2026 FIFA World Cup offers an unprecedented window to identify talent from markets that rarely reach the global stage. Here's how serious scouting departments should be preparing now.