World Cup 2026

All 12 Groups

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.

A

Group A

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทSouth Korea๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆSouth Africa๐Ÿณ๏ธUEFA Playoff D

Host nation Mexico open the tournament at Estadio Azteca. South Korea and South Africa are capable of causing upsets.

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B

Group B

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญSwitzerland๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆQatar๐Ÿณ๏ธUEFA Playoff A

Co-hosts Canada face experienced Switzerland in a competitive group. Qatar bring 2022 hosting experience.

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C

Group C

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆMorocco๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡นHaiti๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟScotland

A blockbuster group featuring 5x champions Brazil and 2022 semifinalists Morocco. Scotland return after a long absence.

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D

Group D

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUnited States๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พParaguay๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustralia๐Ÿณ๏ธUEFA Playoff C

Host nation USA will have massive home support. Paraguay and Australia are tough opponents with World Cup experience.

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E

Group E

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ผCuraรงao๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฎIvory Coast๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จEcuador

Germany look to bounce back from two straight group exits. AFCON champions Ivory Coast are the dark horse.

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F

Group F

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑNetherlands๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan๐Ÿณ๏ธUEFA Playoff B๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณTunisia

A tricky group where Japanโ€”who beat Germany and Spain in 2022โ€”could challenge the Netherlands for top spot.

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G

Group G

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ชBelgium๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌEgypt๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ทIran๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟNew Zealand

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

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H

Group H

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธSpain๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ปCape Verde๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆSaudi Arabia๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พUruguay

A heavyweight clash between FIFA #1 Spain and two-time champions Uruguay headlines this group.

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I

Group I

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFrance๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ณSenegal๐Ÿณ๏ธIC Playoff 2๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ดNorway

France are favorites, but Senegal's athleticism and Norway with Haaland make this group dangerous.

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J

Group J

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ทArgentina๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟAlgeria๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡นAustria๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ดJordan

Defending champions Argentina lead the group. Austria under Rangnick are a tough out; Jordan make their debut.

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K

Group K

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡นPortugal๐Ÿณ๏ธIC Playoff 1๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฟUzbekistan๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ดColombia

Portugal and Colombia are the favorites, making this one of the most competitive groups in the tournament.

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L

Group L

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟEngland๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ทCroatia๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญGhana๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆPanama

England and 2018 finalists Croatia renew their rivalry. Ghana bring African flair; Panama are the underdogs.

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