2026 World Cup Teams: All 48 Qualified Nations by Group
This is the first World Cup with 48 teams, made up of countries from every part of the world and split into 12 groups of 4.
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Group A
See Group A standingsGroup B
See Group B standingsGroup C
See Group C standingsGroup D
See Group D standingsGroup E
See Group E standingsGroup F
See Group F standingsGroup G
See Group G standingsGroup H
See Group H standingsGroup I
See Group I standingsGroup J
See Group J standingsGroup K
See Group K standingsGroup L
See Group L standingsCommon questions
How many teams are at the 2026 World Cup?
There are 48 teams, up from 32 at past tournaments. They come from every part of the world.
How did teams qualify?
Each region ran its own qualifying matches over the past months. The United States, Canada, and Mexico qualified automatically as the host countries.
Which teams were the favorites?
Traditional powers like Argentina, France, Brazil, Spain, and England were among the favorites. Spain went on to win it, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. With 48 teams, there was more room for surprises than ever.