Group explorer
The World Cup 2026 groups page explains how the 48 teams are organized before the knockout rounds. Use it to check Group A through Group L, open fixed group-stage fixtures and move to standings or bracket pages when qualification paths matter.
Groups workflow
Use this page when you want the group structure first. The 2026 tournament has 12 groups, 48 teams and 72 group-stage matches before teams move into standings and knockout-route planning.
Group stage map
The World Cup 2026 group stage has 12 groups, Group A through Group L, with 48 teams and 72 group-stage fixtures. Use this page to check each group's teams, fixtures, host cities and path into the standings and knockout bracket.
Intent map
Use this table to choose the right next step. This Groups page explains the draw and fixed group fixtures; the Schedule, Standings and Bracket hubs handle deeper planning.
| Task | What to check | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| See all groups | Use the Group A-L overview to compare every four-team group. | Stay on this page |
| Check group fixtures | Open a group card and then the match detail page for kickoff time, city and stadium. | Open match detail pages |
| Follow points table | Use standings once results begin because points and tie-breakers decide advancement. | Open the Standings hub |
| Understand bracket path | Group placement feeds the Round of 32 and later knockout rounds. | Open the Bracket hub |
| Download group schedule | Use PDF for printing or Excel/CSV when you want filters by group, team, date or city. | Open PDF or Excel pages |
Group cards
Each card shows the teams, all six group fixtures, date window and host-city spread for one group. Open team pages when you follow one country, city routes when you compare venues, or match details when you need kickoff time, stadium and source notes.
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEXMexico | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | RSASouth Africa | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | KORSouth Korea | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | CZECzechia | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CANCanada | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | BIHBosnia & Herzegovina | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | QATQatar | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | SUISwitzerland | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRABrazil | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | MARMorocco | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | HAIHaiti | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | SCOScotland | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USAUnited States | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | PARParaguay | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | AUSAustralia | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | TURTürkiye | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIVIvory Coast | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | ECUEcuador | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | GERGermany | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | CUWCuraçao | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWESweden | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | TUNTunisia | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | NEDNetherlands | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | JPNJapan | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BELBelgium | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | EGYEgypt | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | IRNIran | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | NZLNew Zealand | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESPSpain | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | CPVCape Verde | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | KSASaudi Arabia | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | URUUruguay | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRAFrance | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | SENSenegal | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | IRQIraq | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | NORNorway | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARGArgentina | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | ALGAlgeria | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | AUTAustria | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | JORJordan | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PORPortugal | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | CODDR Congo | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | UZBUzbekistan | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | COLColombia | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
| Rank | Team | Pts | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENGEngland | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 2 | CROCroatia | 0 | Top-two routeWould advance if this position holds. |
| 3 | GHAGhana | 0 | Rank-three watchMust compare record with other groups. |
| 4 | PANPanama | 0 | Needs resultsNeeds points to climb. |
Qualification path
The groups page should answer the planning question before results arrive and the qualification question once results begin. The schedule tells you who plays, when and where; standings explain points and ranking; the bracket explains where qualified teams go next.
Compare teams, cities, fixtures and date windows without mixing fixed group-stage matches with knockout placeholders.
Filter scheduleTrack points, goal difference and qualification status when results start changing the table.
Open detailed Standings guideMove from group placement into the Round of 32, then follow the knockout path toward the final.
Open Schedule Bracket hub| Task | What to check | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Follow one team | Open its group card, then use the linked team page and match pages. | Compare opponents, rest days and host cities. |
| Plan around a group | Use the fixture spread to see where the six group matches are played. | Open the full schedule with the group filter. |
| Check qualification | Use this page for structure and the standings page for live ranking. | Review tie-breakers before knockout qualification scenarios. |
| Prepare bracket planning | Once the group stage ends, group placement feeds the bracket. | Open the bracket page for knockout paths. |
| Task | What to check | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Choose a group | Start with Group A through Group L and check the four teams listed together. | Open the group card that matches your team or draw question. |
| Open fixed fixtures | Use the first match and group fixture links to move into match detail pages. | Check kickoff time, city, stadium and source notes. |
| Track the table | Use standings once results begin because points and tie-breakers decide advancement. | Move from group structure into live ranking. |
| Plan the bracket | Use group placement to understand where qualified teams can enter the Round of 32. | Open the bracket page after reviewing standings. |
Groups show how teams are organized before matches are played. Standings show each team's points and ranking after results begin to come in.
There are 12 World Cup 2026 groups, labeled Group A through Group L, with four teams in each group.
Yes. The groups page connects each group with its fixed group-stage fixtures, first match, host cities and links to match detail pages.
The top two teams from each group advance, along with the eight best third-place teams. The standings page should be used for live ranking once results begin.
From the groups page, fans can move to the full schedule, standings, bracket, team pages and relevant match pages to check fixtures, points and possible knockout routes.
MEXMexico
RSASouth Africa
KORSouth Korea
CZECzechia
CANCanada
BIHBosnia & Herzegovina
QATQatar
SUISwitzerland
BRABrazil
MARMorocco
HAIHaiti
SCOScotland
USAUnited States
PARParaguay
AUSAustralia
TURTürkiye
CIVIvory Coast
ECUEcuador
GERGermany
CUWCuraçao
SWESweden
TUNTunisia
NEDNetherlands
JPNJapan
BELBelgium
EGYEgypt
IRNIran
NZLNew Zealand
ESPSpain
CPVCape Verde
KSASaudi Arabia
URUUruguay
FRAFrance
SENSenegal
IRQIraq
NORNorway
ARGArgentina
ALGAlgeria
AUTAustria
JORJordan
PORPortugal
CODDR Congo
UZBUzbekistan
COLColombia
ENGEngland
CROCroatia
GHAGhana
PANPanama