How many groups are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has 12 groups covering 48 teams. Each group contains four teams playing a single round-robin group stage.
Group Stage Draw — FIFA World Cup 2026
Explore the FIFA World Cup 2026 group draw, all 12 groups, group-stage fixtures, qualification rules and standings context.
12
Groups
48
Teams
72
Matches
Group quick answers
How many group-stage matches are there?
The current schedule lists 72 group-stage matches. Each group has six matches, and GoalPulse connects every group page to teams, fixtures, standings and match details.
Where can I see teams and fixtures for a specific group?
Open any card on the group index to see the four teams in that group, the standings table, full fixture list, stadiums and qualification context.
Which teams advance from each group to the Round of 32?
The top two teams in each group advance directly to the Round of 32, creating 24 automatic places. The 8 best third-place teams across the 12 groups also advance, forming the 32-team knockout bracket.
AGroup A
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Qualified
BGroup B
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Qualified
CGroup C
DGroup D
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Qualified
EGroup E
FGroup F
GGroup G
HGroup H
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Qualified
IGroup I
JGroup J
KGroup K
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Qualified
LGroup L
