Five top footballing nations - Belgium, Croatia, Morocco, England, and Norway - enter the World Cup determined to win the ultimate prize, driven by final-chance generations, veteran stars, and seamless qualifying runs.

Every World Cup produces dark horse countries that emerge as surprise packages, and the 2026 edition is unlikely to be any different.

Europe has the most World Cup winners in the event's history, but what are the continent's chances at the 2026 edition?

A closer look at the outsiders being tipped to cause a shock in North America this summer

Five top footballing nations - Belgium, Croatia, Morocco, England, and Norway - enter the World Cup determined to win the ultimate prize, driven by final-chance generations,…