Ladbrokes brings you every 2026 World Cup nation's official nickname
The expanded World Cup will see 48 different nations compete in North America in June and July
Discover every team's nickname, from the Atlas Lions, Samurai Blue and the Chivalrous Ones

The expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup brings together more countries than ever before, creating a truly global celebration of football.
From Europe and South America to Africa, Asia, North America and Oceania, nations from every corner of the world will bring their own cultures, traditions and identities to the tournament.
One of the most colourful parts of international football is the nickname each team carries. Whether inspired by national symbols, historic figures, iconic kit colours or legendary animals, these names reflect what makes each nation unique both on and off the pitch.
You all know the Three Lions and the Tartan Army, but which teams go by the Lions of Teranga, the Eagles of Carthage or the Chivalrous Ones? Read on to find every World Cup nation's official nickname.
Algeria – The Desert Warriors, The Greens, The Fennecs
Argentina – La Seleccion (The Selection), La Albiceleste (The White and Sky Blue)
Australia – Socceroos
Austria – Das Team (The Team), Burschen (The Boys), Unsere Burschen (Our Boys)
Belgium – The Red Devils
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Zmajevi (The Dragons), Zlatni Ljiljani (Golden Lilies)
Brazil – Selecao (The Selection), Canarinho (Little Canary)
Canada – Les Rouges (The Reds), The Canucks
Cabo Verde – Tubaroes Azuis (Blue Sharks)
Colombia – La Tricolor (The Tricolour)
Ivory Coast – Les Elephants (The Elephants)
Croatia – Vatreni (Blazers)
Curacao – The Blue Wave
Czechia – Narodak (The National Team), Repre (The Representatives)
Democratic Republic of Congo – Leopards
Ecuador – La Tri (The Tri), La Tricolor (The Tricolours)
Egypt – The Pharaohs
England – Three Lions
France – Les Bleus (The Blues)
Germany – Die Mannschaft (The Team)
Ghana – Black Stars
Haiti – Les Grenadiers (The Grenadiers), Le Rouge et Bleu (The Red and Blue)
Iran – Team Melli
Iraq – Lions of Mesopotamia
Japan – Samurai Blue
Jordan – The Chivalrous Ones
Mexico – El Tri, El Tricolor (The Tricolour)
Morocco – The Atlas Lions
Netherlands – Oranje (Orange)
New Zealand – All Whites
Norway – Rode, Hvite, Bla (Red, White and Blue)
Panama – Los Canaleros (The Canal Men)
Paraguay – La Albirroja (The White and Red)
Portugal – Selecao das Quinas (The Team of the Shields)
Qatar – The Maroons
Republic of Korea – Taegeuk Warriors, Tigers of Asia
Saudi Arabia – The Green Falcons
Scotland – The Tartan Army
Senegal – Lions de la Teranga (The Lions of Teranga)
South Africa – Bafana Bafana
Spain – La Roja (The Red One)
Sweden – Blagult (The Blue-Yellow)
Switzerland – Schweizer Nati (The National Team)
Tunisia – Eagles of Carthage
Turkiye – The Crescent-Stars
United States – The Stars and Stripes
Uruguay – La Celeste (The Sky Blue)
Uzbekistan – White Wolves
Now you are up to speed on every World Cup team nickname, why not check out one player to watch from all 48 World Cup teams, while you can head to our dedicated World Cup hub for plenty more content ahead of the tournament, such as our rundown of the odds for the outright winner, top goalscorer, Player of the Tournament and the Golden Glove.
You can also find in-depth previews for all the top teams, including England and Scotland, as well as a deep dive into each group and an ultimate World Cup preview and betting guide so you are fully clued up ahead of the action. Have a look at every player who will be at the World Cup with our confirmed squads article.
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