The wave of announcements has accelerated over the past week as coaches finalize selections, weigh injury concerns and make last-minute decisions on veteran stars and breakout young talent.

Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will be making their first appearance at the global tournament this summer, led by a number of exciting players.

The World Cup is about to get even bigger and more diverse.

Jordan is making its World Cup debut this summer and the team, the country and the Football Association President, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, are getting excited. CNN’s Becky Anderson caught up exclusively with him, just before he heads to North America for the tournament.