Teams
All 48 nations heading to the United States, Canada and Mexico — drawn into 12 groups of four. Browse every qualified team and dive into their squads, fixtures and form.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together 48 nations from all six confederations — the biggest field in the tournament's history. The teams are drawn into 12 groups of four, with the top finishers advancing to an expanded knockout round of 32. Follow every side here, then check the group standings and the full match schedule as the action unfolds across North America.
Group A
4 teams
Group B
4 teams
Group D
4 teams
Group E
4 teams
Group F
4 teams
Group G
4 teams
Group H
4 teams
Group K
4 teams
Frequently asked questions
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
48 national teams compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the largest field in the tournament's history, up from 32 at previous editions.
How many groups are there?
The 48 teams are drawn into 12 groups of four, labelled Group A through Group L. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed sides, reach the new round of 32.
Which confederations are represented?
All six FIFA confederations feature: UEFA (Europe), CONMEBOL (South America), CONCACAF (North & Central America), CAF (Africa), AFC (Asia) and OFC (Oceania).