List of 8 countries already ruled out of the 2030 FIFA World Cup
As a result, football fans will not see any of the eight nations compete at the expanded 2030 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to feature 64 teams.
Other nations on the list, including Vatican City and several Pacific island states, also lack FIFA-compliant football facilities and stadiums capable of hosting international matches.
Their absence is not based on sporting performance but on FIFA membership rules, which require participating nations to belong to the world football governing body.
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