FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups & Teams — All 48 Nations (A–L)

RestreamX · Updated 12 June 2026 (IST)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first with 48 teams, split into 12 groups of four (A to L). The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to a new 32-team knockout round. Here is the full group-stage draw.

All 12 groups (A–L)

Here are the 48 qualified nations and their group-stage groups for the 2026 World Cup.

Group A
  • Mexico
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Czechia
Group B
  • Canada
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Switzerland
  • Qatar
Group C
  • Brazil
  • Morocco
  • Haiti
  • Scotland
Group D
  • USA
  • Paraguay
  • Australia
  • Türkiye
Group E
  • Germany
  • Curaçao
  • 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
  • DR Congo
  • Uzbekistan
  • Colombia
Group L
  • England
  • Croatia
  • Ghana
  • Panama

The new format

With 48 teams, the 2026 World Cup adds a Round of 32 before the last 16. That means more matches (104 vs 64) and more must-watch fixtures for fans in India — all shown in IST on RestreamX, with selected matches free to stream.

Frequently asked questions

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams — expanded from 32. They are split into 12 groups of four, playing 104 matches in total.

Which groups are the hosts in?

Mexico are in Group A, Canada in Group B, and the USA in Group D. All three co-host the tournament.

How does qualification from the groups work in 2026?

The top two teams from each of the 12 groups qualify automatically, joined by the eight best third-placed teams — 32 teams in total advance to the Round of 32.

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