All 12 Groups

Host nation Mexico open the tournament at Estadio Azteca on June 11. South Korea and Czechia battle for second place.

Co-hosts Canada face experienced Switzerland in front of a passionate home crowd. Bosnia return after 12 years.

Ancelotti's Brazil vs 2022 semifinalists Morocco at MetLife Stadium — one of the tournament's marquee group-stage clashes.

USA play at home at SoFi Stadium. Türkiye's Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız make them the dark horse of the tournament.

Germany's Wirtz and Musiala look to end two straight group exits. Ecuador and Ivory Coast battle for second.

Japan — who beat Germany and Spain in 2022 — challenge the Netherlands. Sweden's Gyköres is the group's wildcard.

Belgium lead a balanced group. Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Iran's defensive discipline make this genuinely competitive.

Euro 2024 winners Spain face Bielsa's Uruguay. Cape Verde are the Cinderella story of the 2026 World Cup.

The Group of Death. France vs Senegal re-runs 2002. Haaland's Norway return after 28 years. Iraq after 40.

Messi's final World Cup? Defending champions Argentina face Austria's Rangnick press and Algeria's Mahrez.

Ronaldo's final World Cup. Colombia's Díaz vs Portugal in Miami is the group's marquee fixture.

Tuchel's England (8-0-0 qualifying) vs Croatia in a 2018 semifinal rematch at AT&T Stadium. Kane's peak form.