FIFA World Cup 2026 · Updated June 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualified Teams List 2026

Quick answer

All 48 teams are confirmed across 12 groups (A–L). The full list by group, plus debut nations, is below.

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All 48 qualified teams by group

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It is the first 48-team edition, with 104 matches in total. This guide is written with a North American lens — kick-off times in US and Canadian zones and the host cities closest to fans on this side of the Atlantic. The full field is confirmed below.

GroupTeams
Group AMexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
Group BCanada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
Group CBrazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group DUnited States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
Group EGermany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group FNetherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
Group GBelgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group HSpain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group IFrance, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
Group JArgentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group KPortugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group LEngland, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

Debut nations

Making their first World Cup appearance: Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan, Jordan.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2026 World Cup?

It runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

How many teams play?

48 teams in 12 groups of four — the first 48-team World Cup, with 104 matches.

Where is the final?

At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.

Which teams are making their World Cup debut in 2026?

Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are the four debut nations.

How many teams play in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams — expanded from 32, split into 12 groups of four.

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