The FIFA 2026 World Cup will begin on June 11, 2026, featuring 48 teams, and the final match is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in the USA on July 19, 2026. The 23rd FIFA World Cup is the biggest Soccer tournament, featuring the World’s top teams competing for glory. Here’s all the information about the teams in the 2026 World Cup groups.
After the World Cup qualification process, 45 teams have qualified, and 3 were chosen to serve as co-hosts.
The 2026 Soccer World Cup opening match kicks off with hosts Mexico vs. South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan are all set to make their debut appearances at the World Cup. Argentina comes in as the defending champion from the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA 2026 World Cup: Groups and Teams
The 2026 FIFA World cup will be the 23rd FIFA edition. There are 48 teams divided into 12 groups (A to L groups. Canada, Mexico and the USA are chosen to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For the FIFA 2026 World Cup groups, the 45 confirmed teams were seeded according to the FIFA Men’s World Ranking from November 19, 2025.
Top teams like Argentina, Brazil, Spain, England, Portugal, and France have already secured their spots in the group stage after the final draw on December 5.
A total of 104 matches will be played in 16 venues across 16 different cities. AT&T Stadium is one of the highest-capacity stadiums of the World Cup, while BMO Field has the lowest attendance capacity of the tournament.
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City has been chosen to host the opening match, while MetLife Stadium has been selected for the final matches of the tournament.
Spain, Argentina, France, and England are the top favorites in this tournament. Here is the full list of the FIFA 2026 World Cup teams in the group –
- Group A: Mexico (co-host), South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic.
- Group B: Canada (co-host), Qatar, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland.
- Group D: United States (co-host), Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye.
- Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden.
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.
- Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay.
- Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq.
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan.
- Group K: Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, DR Congo
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama.
How many teams are in the FIFA 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams in the final tournament.
How many groups are there in the World Cup 2026?
The tournament has 12 groups of four teams each in the group stage.
How do teams advance from the 2026 group stage?
The top two teams from each group (24 teams) plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start and end?
The tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026, and the final is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
Who are the hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The United States, Canada, and Mexico are the three co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup.
Where will the final be played?
The final is scheduled to be played at MetLife Stadium (New Jersey, USA) on July 19, 2026.
How many matches will be played at the World Cup 2026?
The expanded format will feature 104 matches across the three host countries.
Which teams have already qualified for the World Cup 2026?
Qualification is ongoing; co-hosts (USA, Canada, Mexico) automatically qualified and remaining slots are filled through regional qualifiers — check the official FIFA/qualifying confederation pages for the latest list.
When are the group stage match dates?
The group stage takes place during the tournament’s opening phase, roughly from June 11 to 27, 2026, with exact matchdays and kick-off times depending on the World Cup schedule.
How can I watch the Soccer World Cup 2026 matches?
Soccer World Cup broadcast rights differ by country, so be sure to check your local sports networks or FIFA’s official media partners for TV and streaming options in your area.
