World Cup 2026 Groups — All 12 Groups and Teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place on December 5 2025 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. For the first time in history 48 teams were divided into 12 groups of four. Here are all 12 groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States Canada and Mexico.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czechia |
| Group B | Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland |
| Group C | Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland |
| Group D | United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey |
| Group E | Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador |
| Group F | Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia |
| Group G | Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand |
| Group H | Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay |
| Group I | France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway |
| Group J | Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan |
| Group K | Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia |
| Group L | England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama |
Key Talking Points
- →Group of death contenders are Group I (France vs Norway) and Group L (England vs Croatia)
- →Brazil face Morocco in an explosive Group C opener
- →Argentina and Spain are on opposite sides of the bracket and cannot meet until the final
- →France and England are also on opposite sides
- →Opening match is Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 at Estadio Azteca
- →Top 2 from each group plus 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32
Frequently Asked Questions
How many groups are there at World Cup 2026?
There are 12 groups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup each containing four teams. This is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and 12 groups.
Which group is England in at World Cup 2026?
England are in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
Which group is Brazil in at World Cup 2026?
Brazil are in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
Which group is Argentina in at World Cup 2026?
Argentina are in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan.
What is the group of death at World Cup 2026?
The two toughest groups are Group I featuring France, Norway, Senegal and Iraq and Group L featuring England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
How many teams qualify from each group at World Cup 2026?
The top two teams from each group automatically qualify for the Round of 32. The eight best third-placed teams also advance making 32 teams in total.
Who does the USA play in World Cup 2026?
The United States are in Group D and face Paraguay, Australia and Turkey.
Who does France play at World Cup 2026?
France are in Group I alongside Norway, Senegal and Iraq.
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