FIFA World Cup 2026™

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Title Favorites

Top Contenders for the 2026 Trophy

ARG

Argentina

Group A Rank #1 Defending Champions

FRA

France

Group D Rank #2 2022 Finalist

BRA

Brazil

Group G Rank #3 5x Winners

Groups Preview

Tournament Group Draw

Group A

Mexico
Germany
Japan
Nigeria

Group B

Canada
Netherlands
Senegal
Ecuador

Group C

USA
England
Colombia
South Korea

Group D

France
Uruguay
Morocco
Australia

Standings Preview

Live Tracking (Group A Example)

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Germany	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Mexico	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Japan	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Nigeria	0	0	0	0	0	0

Host Nations

United 2026: North America Welcomes the World

United States

Hosting matches across 11 world-class stadiums, the United States brings vast infrastructure and passionate growing football culture to the 2026 tournament.

Canada

With venues in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada hosts the global stage, showcasing its diverse population and surging national team success.

Mexico

Rich in football heritage, Mexico becomes the first nation to host the tournament three times, offering unmatched stadium atmospheres.

Tournament Guide

Understanding the Expanded Format

⚽ 48-Team Format

For the first time in history, the tournament expands to 48 participating nations, ensuring wider global representation and more thrilling matches than ever before.

📊 Group Stage

Teams will be drawn into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group, alongside the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout phase.

🏆 Knockout Stage

The knockout stage introduces a new Round of 32, expanding the path to the final. Matches are single-elimination, requiring extra time and penalties to break ties.

🏟️ Venues

16 distinct cities across three nations will host the 104 matches, culminating in the historic final. Exact venue allocations follow official schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FIFA World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious international association football tournament, contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA.

How many teams participate in 2026?

The 2026 edition features 48 teams, an expansion from the previous 32-team format used between 1998 and 2022.

Who are the hosts?

The tournament is jointly hosted by three North American countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

How are standings determined?

Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, and 0 for a loss. If points are tied, goal difference and goals scored are used as the primary tie-breakers according to official regulations.

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