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FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups
All 12 groups, 48 teams, and every key match for the biggest World Cup in history. Group stage runs June 11–27 across USA, Canada & Mexico. Updated live.
📋 New 2026 Format — How It Works
48
Teams (up from 32)
12
Groups (A–L)
104
Total Matches
32
Advance to Knockouts
Top 2 from each group qualify automatically. The 8 best third-placed teams also advance → Round of 32 → Round of 16 → QF → SF → Final (July 19, MetLife Stadium).
⚽ All 12 Groups Breakdown
Group A
Opening Match Today🇲🇽Mexico FavoriteCONCACAF
🇿🇦South AfricaCAF
🇰🇷South Korea Dark HorseAFC
🇨🇿CzechiaUEFA
🔑 Key Match: Mexico vs South Korea (Jun 21) — likely decides the group winner. Opener TODAY: Mexico vs South Africa 8pm CT at Estadio Azteca.
Group B
Host Nation🇨🇭Switzerland FavoriteUEFA
🇨🇦CanadaCONCACAF
🇶🇦QatarAFC
🇧🇦Bosnia & Herz.UEFA
🔑 Key Match: Canada vs Switzerland (Jun 23) — hosts need a result. Canada opens Jun 12 in Toronto.
Group C
Favorites🇧🇷Brazil FavoriteCONMEBOL
🇲🇦Morocco FavoriteCAF
🏴ScotlandUEFA
🇭🇹HaitiCONCACAF
🔑 Key Match: Brazil vs Morocco (Jun 13) — 2022 semifinal rematch! One of the best group stage matches.
Group D
🇺🇸 USA Group🇺🇸USA FavoriteCONCACAF
🇵🇾ParaguayCONMEBOL
🇦🇺AustraliaAFC
🇹🇷Türkiye Dark HorseUEFA
🔑 Key Match: USA vs Australia (Jun 19, Seattle). USA opens Jun 12 vs Paraguay in LA. Türkiye is the dangerous outsider.
Group E
💀 Group of Death🇩🇪Germany FavoriteUEFA
🇨🇮Ivory Coast Dark HorseCAF
🇪🇨EcuadorCONMEBOL
🇨🇼CuraçaoCONCACAF
🔑 Key Match: Germany vs Ivory Coast (Jun 20) — could be an elimination game. Ecuador stunned everyone in 2022.
Group F
Competitive🇳🇱Netherlands FavoriteUEFA
🇯🇵Japan Dark HorseAFC
🇹🇳TunisiaCAF
🇸🇪SwedenUEFA
🔑 Key Match: Netherlands vs Japan (Jun 14) — two elite teams clash early. Japan beat Germany & Spain in 2022.
Group G
Top Seeds🇧🇪Belgium FavoriteUEFA
🇪🇬Egypt Dark HorseCAF
🇮🇷IranAFC
🇳🇿New ZealandOFC
🔑 Key Match: Belgium vs Egypt (Jun 15, Seattle) — Egypt's Salah-led squad could spring an upset.
Group H
Star Power🇪🇸Spain FavoriteUEFA
🇺🇾Uruguay Dark HorseCONMEBOL
🇸🇦Saudi ArabiaAFC
🇨🇻Cape VerdeCAF
🔑 Key Match: Spain vs Uruguay (Jun 24) — European champions vs South American dark horses. Spain opens Jun 15 in Atlanta.
Group I
Contenders🇫🇷France FavoriteUEFA
🇳🇴NorwayUEFA
🇸🇳Senegal Dark HorseCAF
🇹🇩TBD (Playoff)—
🔑 Key Match: France vs Senegal (Jun 16, NY/NJ) — Mbappé vs the AFCON champions. France open as tournament favorites.
Group J
Messi's Group?🇦🇷Argentina FavoriteCONMEBOL
🇦🇹AustriaUEFA
🇩🇿AlgeriaCAF
🇯🇴JordanAFC
🔑 Key Match: Argentina vs Austria (Jun 22, Dallas). Defending champions should cruise but Austria is well-organized.
Group K
Cristiano's Last Dance?🇵🇹Portugal FavoriteUEFA
🇨🇴Colombia Dark HorseCONMEBOL
🇺🇿UzbekistanAFC
🇹🇿TBD (Playoff)—
🔑 Key Match: Portugal vs Colombia (likely Jun 27) — Ronaldo's potential last World Cup vs a resurgent Colombia.
Group L
Three Lions🏴England FavoriteUEFA
🇭🇷Croatia Dark HorseUEFA
🇬🇭GhanaCAF
🇵🇦PanamaCONCACAF
🔑 Key Match: England vs Croatia (Jun 17, Dallas) — 2018 semifinal revenge? Group L is wide open behind England.
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🏆 Outright Winner Odds (Top 10)
Via FanDuel · Updated June 11
| Team | Odds | Group |
| 🇫🇷 France | +450 | I |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | +500 | C |
| 🏴 England | +550 | L |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | +600 | H |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | +700 | J |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | +900 | E |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | +1200 | F |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | +1400 | K |
| 🇺🇸 USA | +1600 | D |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | +2000 | G |