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FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 groups — all 12 groups & 48 nations

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is the first tournament with 48 teams split into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to a brand-new Round of 32. Browse every World Cup 2026 group below, dive into team pages, predict standings and grab official-style merch from all 48 countries.

Every World Cup 2026 group at a glance

Click any nation to open its country hub — schedule, squad, predictions and merch — or jump straight into the group page to vote on the final standings.

How the new 12-group World Cup 2026 format works

With 48 nations replacing the old 32-team bracket, the World Cup 2026 group stage features 72 matches across 16 host cities. Each of the 12 groups plays a single round-robin (three matches per team). The top two qualify automatically, and the eight best third-placed teams round out a 32-team knockout phase — the largest in tournament history.

That means there is no easy group: even a third-placed finish can carry you into the knockout bracket. Use Cup26 to track the live fan-poll consensus, compare your outright winner pick against the crowd, and explore every participating nation.

Merch from every World Cup 2026 country

Repping your nation? Our World Cup 2026 shop stocks premium fan jerseys, scarves, caps and tees inspired by all 48 qualified countries — from Argentina, Brazil and France to England, Germany and Spain. Every order ships worldwide with 14-day returns under the EU Distance Selling Directive.

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