May 26, 2026
Since the FIFA World Cup began in 1930, dozens of countries have qualified for football’s biggest tournament.
Some countries have dominated certain eras, while others have struggled to return after memorable appearances. However, only a handful of countries can proudly say they have never missed a single edition of the tournament.
Over the decades, changes in qualification formats, wars, political issues, and shocking eliminations have prevented even football giants from maintaining a perfect record. Yet a select few nations have consistently found a way to remain on the world stage.
However, in history, only one country has never missed a FIFA World Cup.
