All 48 teams, all 12 groups
The expanded World Cup 2026 features 48 teams in 12 groups, A–L. Not affiliated with FIFA. For the rules, see the format explainer.
Group A
Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czechia. Preview.
Group B
Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar. Preview.
Group C
Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland. Preview.
Group D
Paraguay, United States, Australia, Turkey. Preview.
Group E
Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao. Preview.
Group F
Japan, Sweden, Tunisia, Netherlands. Preview.
Group G
New Zealand, Belgium, Egypt, Iran. Preview.
Group H
Uruguay, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde Islands. Preview.
Group I
France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway. Preview.
Group J
Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan. Preview.
Group K
Portugal, Colombia, Congo DR, Uzbekistan. Preview.
Group L
Ghana, England, Croatia, Panama. Preview.
Top two plus eight best thirds reach the Round of 32. Track standings and the bracket.
