Which national teams surprised you during the qualification campaign?

[BellaMcmillan]

Morocco and Japan surprised me the most during qualification, and while following the latest World Cup 2026 developments I also found https://aboutchampionships.com/el/ useful for tracking team news, qualification results, and player updates. Morocco continues to build on the momentum from recent major tournaments, showing great discipline and confidence against strong opponents. Japan also impressed with its tactical organization, depth, and ability to control games against quality teams. What stands out is that neither team looks like a one-time surprise anymore. If they maintain this level heading into 2026, both could cause serious problems for traditional favorites and become some of the most interesting teams to watch.