A
Group A
Mexico
Korea Republic
South Africa
Czech Republic
6 matches · Top 2 advance
June 11 – July 19, 2026
World Cup 2026 Groups
The biggest World Cup in history. 48 nations from every continent, drawn into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32.
48
Teams
12
Groups
104
Total Matches
USA, Mexico, Canada
Host Countries
June 11, 2026
Kickoff
July 19, 2026
Final
All 12 Groups
Each group plays a round-robin of 6 matches. Top 2 advance automatically, best 8 third-place teams join the knockout stage.
B
Group B
Switzerland
Canada
Qatar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
6 matches · Top 2 advance
C
Group C
Brazil
Morocco
Scotland
Haiti
6 matches · Top 2 advance
D
Group D
USA
Turkey
Paraguay
Australia
6 matches · Top 2 advance
E
Group E
Germany
Ecuador
Côte d'Ivoire
Curaçao
6 matches · Top 2 advance
F
Group F
Netherlands
Japan
Sweden
Tunisia
6 matches · Top 2 advance
G
Group G
Belgium
Egypt
Iran
New Zealand
6 matches · Top 2 advance
H
Group H
Spain
Cape Verde Islands
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay
6 matches · Top 2 advance
I
Group I
France
Senegal
Norway
Iraq
6 matches · Top 2 advance
J
Group J
Argentina
Algeria
Austria
Jordan
6 matches · Top 2 advance
K
Group K
Portugal
Congo DR
Uzbekistan
Colombia
6 matches · Top 2 advance
L
Group L
England
Croatia
Ghana
Panama
6 matches · Top 2 advance
How the 2026 World Cup Works
Group Stage
48 teams are divided into 12 groups of four. Each team plays three matches (one against each opponent in their group). Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, and 0 for a loss. The top two teams in each group qualify for the knockout stage, along with the eight best third-place finishers.
Knockout Stage
32 teams enter the knockout bracket: 24 group winners and runners-up, plus 8 best third-place teams. Single-elimination matches from the Round of 32 through to the Final. Extra time and penalties decide drawn matches. The third-place match and Final take place on July 19, 2026.
Fantasy Draft
Build your squad by drafting real players from any of the 48 nations. Set your starting lineup each round. Score points based on real match stats — goals, assists, tackles, saves, and more. When a nation is eliminated, their players leave your roster and you pick up replacements from the waiver wire.
Bracket Predictions
Predict every group finish position and every knockout match result. Score points for correct predictions — bonus points for exact scorelines. Pick the champion and top scorer. Compete in prediction pools with friends or join a public pool. No draft needed — anyone can play.
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