The FIFA World Cup 2026 groups are the largest draw in the tournament’s history. This season of the World Cup features 48 teams divided into 12 groups. The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on 11 June 2026 and ends on 19 July 2026. It involves 104 matches played across 16 cities in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The groups for the FIFA World Cup 2026 were released in the final draw. The reveal of the 12 sections officially kicked off the tournament’s schedule. SportPesa brings you all you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026, including fixtures, results, standings, teams and players. Get the comprehensive FIFA World Cup 2026 guide on SportPesa.
How are teams ranked in the group stage?
Every team plays each member of their group once. Three points are awarded for a win, 1 point each for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. The two teams with the most points in the group get to move on to the round of 32. If two or more teams tie on the number of points at the end of the group stage, their ranking is determined by tie breakers in the order below:
Tiebreaker step one
- The team with the most points from the match between the two concerned teams wins.
- The team with the highest goal difference in matches played between the two wins.
- The team with the most goals scored in the group matches between the two teams wins.
Tiebreaker step two
For the teams that are tied after step one, the winner is determined by:
- The highest goal difference in all group matches.
- The most goals scored in all group matches.
- Fair play points, which are calculated by deducting points for yellow and red cards.
- The team’s placement in the most recent FIFA World Ranking.
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Ranking of third-place teams
The 32 World Cup 2026 teams to qualify from the group stage will include 12 group winners, 12 second-place teams, and the best 8 third-place teams. The eight best teams of those ranked third will be determined by the following:
- The greatest number of points from all group matches.
- The goal difference from all group matches.
- Most goals scored in all the group matches.
- The highest team conduct scores from red cards and yellow cards in all group matches.
- The team’s FIFA world ranking.
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When will the group stage matches be played?
Group stage matches will be played from 11th to 27th June 2026. Follow all World Cup 2026 group fixtures, scores, standings and player updates on Sportpesa.
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FIFA World Cup groups 2026
FIFA World Cup Group A
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Korea Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group B
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group C 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group D 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group E 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group F 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group G 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group H 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group I 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group J 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group K 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup Group L 2026
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Where to buy the FIFA World Cup match tickets
Visit the official FIFA tickets platform to get the FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets, sold on the platform. The best options to get the tickets are:
● Participate in the Last-Minute Sales Phase, where available tickets are sold to the first to bid.
● Browse FIFA’s official Resale/Exchange Marketplace, the only authorised way to buy tickets from other fans, especially when looking for sold-out matches.
● Buy FIFA Official Hospitality Packages from FIFA Hospitality.
● Secondary marketplaces like Gametime, if tickets are entirely sold out through FIFA.
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FAQs on FIFA World Cup 2026 groups
Which teams are in the World Cup in 2026?
There are 48 teams divided into 12 World Cup 2026 groups. The lineup includes the hosts, Mexico, USA and Canada and football greats Brazil, Germany, France, and Argentina. Ivory Coast and Senegal join ten other African teams in the draw.
What are the venues for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
FIFA World Cup 2026 group fixtures and knockout rounds will be played in stadiums within 16 cities across Mexico, the USA, and Canada. For instance, the 94,000-seater AT&T Stadium in Dallas will host the semi-finals.
Where is the final being played?
MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, which has a capacity of 82,500, will host the World Cup Final.
Who will host the 2030 World Cup?
Morocco, Portugal, and Spain will host the FIFA 2030 World Cup. To celebrate 100 years of the tournament, the opening matches will be held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Is Messi playing in the 2026 World Cup?
Lionel Messi, Guillermo Ochoa, and Cristiano Ronaldo will play the World Cup for a record-setting sixth consecutive time.
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Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 groups are a tantalizing preview to a tournament of the ages. The supersized draw complements the geographical span of the 2026 World Cup. Get the FIFA World Cup 2026 betting tips, updates, live scores, results, fixtures, standings, and player news on SportPesa. Bet on the FIFA World Cup 2026 group winners on SportPesa.
