How many teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has 48 teams across 12 groups of four. It is the first World Cup edition expanded to 48 teams.
All 48 Teams — FIFA World Cup 2026
48 Teams · 12 Groups
GoalPulse FIFA World Cup 2026 teams hub: browse all 48 qualified nations by group, FIFA ranking, coach and confederation with multilingual team profiles.
Team quick answers
Where can I see each team group, ranking and coach?
The GoalPulse teams page lists every team by group, with FIFA ranking and confederation on each card. Opening a team profile shows coach, fixtures, opponents and qualification path.
Which confederations are represented?
The current team list covers 6 confederations, including Europe, South America, Concacaf, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
How do teams advance from the group stage?
The top two teams in each group advance directly to the Round of 32. The eight best third-place teams across the 12 groups also advance. Team pages and standings provide the fixture and qualification context.
