World Cup Countries: Universal Healthcare Comparison
A breakdown of the 48 participating nations and their healthcare systems.
| Healthcare Status | Participating World Cup Countries | Total |
|---|---|---|
|
Universal Healthcare |
Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Colombia, Congo DR, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Czechia, Curaçao, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, IR Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uruguay, Uzbekistan | 47 |
|
No Universal System |
United States | 1 |
*Note: While structural approaches vary (including public, private, or mixed national insurance), 47 of the 48 qualified countries ensure a mandated, baseline access to medical care for their entire population.