FIFA World Cup 2026 · Updated June 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups and Standings 2026
Quick answer
The 48 teams are split into 12 groups of four (A–L). The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams reach the Round of 32. Full groups below.
All 12 groups
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It is the first 48-team edition, with 104 matches in total. This guide is written from a worldwide perspective, including time-zone notes for international fans following from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia |
| Group B | Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland |
| Group C | Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland |
| Group D | United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye |
| Group E | Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador |
| Group F | Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia |
| Group G | Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand |
| Group H | Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay |
| Group I | France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway |
| Group J | Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan |
| Group K | Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia |
| Group L | England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama |
How standings are decided
Top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to a new Round of 32. Tiebreakers are applied in order: goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head record, fair-play record, then drawing of lots.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 World Cup?
It runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
How many teams play?
48 teams in 12 groups of four — the first 48-team World Cup, with 104 matches.
Where is the final?
At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
How do teams advance from the group stage?
Top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams reach the Round of 32.
What are the tiebreakers?
Goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head, fair-play, then drawing of lots.
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