Qatar 2022 - Team Nicknames
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Here is a list of the 32 countries who have qualified for the 2022 World Cup, and their common team nicknames.
Where some countries are known by more than one nickname, I have tried to list the most commonly used name. See also the larger list of national football team nicknames for all known National football team nicknames and more discussion about each one.
| Team | Nickname | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | la Albiceleste | “the White and Sky Blues” (in Spanish) |
| Australia | the Socceroos | a hybrid word from Soccer and Kangaroo (a native animal to Australia) |
| Belgium | les Diables Rouges / Rode Duivels | meaning 'the Red Devils' (in French and Dutch) |
| Brazil | Canarinho, or Seleção | Canarinho means 'little canary', and Seleção means The Selection/Team (in Portuguese). |
| Cameroon | Lions indomitables | meaning Indomitable Lions (in French) |
| Canada | the Canucks | Canucks is a slang term for Canadians. Also Les Rouges, meaning 'The Reds' |
| Costa Rica | Los Ticos | Spanish slang for natives of Costa Rica. Also la Tricolor (“the Tricolors” in Spanish), la Roja (“the Reds”), la Sele (“the Selection” |
| Croatia | Vatreni | meaning Fiery boys. Also sometimes Kockasti (The Chequereds) |
| Denmark | Danish Dynamite | |
| Ecuador | la Tri, or la Tricolor | the Tricolor (in Spanish) |
| England | the Three Lions | |
| France | les Bleus | meaning 'the blues' in French |
| Germany | Die Nationalmannschaft, or Die Nationalelf | meaning 'The National Team', 'The National Eleven' (in German). Outside of Germany, simply 'Die Mannschaft' (The Team) is commonly used. |
| Ghana | the Black Stars | a reference to the sole black star on Ghana's flag |
| Iran | Team Melli | meaning the National Team (in Persian). Also Shirants Perse / Shiran-e Pars (“the Persian Lions” in Persian). |
| Japan | Samurai Blues | also Nihon Daihyo (“Japanese Representatives” in Japanese) |
| Mexico | el Tri / el Tricolor / Tricolores | also less commonly uses the alternative nickname of "Los Aztecas". |
| Morocco | les Lions de l’Atlas, Atlas Lions | “the Lions of Atlas” (in French), named after the Atlas Mountains |
| Netherlands | Oranje | meaning 'orange' (in Dutch) |
| Poland | Bialo-Czerwoni | White-Reds (in Polish). Also Polskie Orly (“ the Polish Eagles” in Polish) |
| Portugal | Selecção das Quinas | in Portuguese the word "QUINAS" is a 5 sided Polyhedron, representing the "Forts" (Castles) Conquered from the Moors, in the "Foundation" of Portugal in 1143. |
| Qatar | Al Ennabi | “the Crimsons” in Arabic |
| Saudi Arabia | Al Sogour Al Akhdar | “the Green Hawks/Falcons” (in Arabic). Also Ouilad Al Sahraa (“the Sons of the Desert” in Arabic) |
| Senegal | Les Lions de la Teranga | The Lions of Teranga / the Lions of Hospitality (in French). “Teranga” originates from the Wolof language. |
| Serbia | Plavi | the blue, or Orlovi (“the eagles” in Serbian) |
| South Korea | Asian Tigers or Taeguk Warriors | also the Red Devils. The Taeguk symbol of two hands clasping is in the middle of the Korean flag. |
| Spain | La Furia Roja | meaning 'The Red Fury'. Also sometimes known as la Seleccion (“the Selection” in Spanish). |
| Switzerland | Schweizer Nati, or just Nati | meaning 'The Nats' – short for Nationals |
| Tunisia | Les Aigles de Carthage | The Eagles of Carthage (in French) |
| Uruguay | Charrúas | The Charrúas are the indigenous people of present-day Uruguay. Another nickname sometimes used is La Celeste Olímpica (The Olympic Sky Blue) |
| USA | The Stars and Stripes | Other names that are used are Team USA and The Yanks. There does not appear to be an official name. |
| Wales | the Dragons |
Related Pages
- Home for Qatar 2022
- Qualifying teams and draw for Qatar 2022
- Teams that have participated at the World Cup
- List of all World Cup Host Countries
- Large list of national football team nicknames.
- Poll of your favorite National Team nickname from the World Cup 2010.
- FIFA World Cup Home
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