World Cup 2026 Groups
12 groups of 4 teams âĸ 48 total teams âĸ 80 group stage matches
âšī¸ Format: Top 2 teams from each group + 8 best 3rd-placed teams advance to Round of 32
Group Stage Structure
đ Group Breakdown
- âĸ Total Groups: 12
- âĸ Teams per group: 4
- âĸ Total teams: 48
- âĸ Group matches: 80
đ Qualification Rules
- âĸ Top 2 teams: Automatically advance
- âĸ 8 best 3rd: Advance as well
- âĸ Each team plays: 3 matches
- âĸ Tiebreaker: Goal difference, goals scored
Confirmed Groups
Group A
#1 Mexico
â Favorite #2 South Africa
#3 Korea Republic
#4 Czechia
Difficulty Level: Medium
Group B
#1 Canada
#2 Bosnia & Herzegovina
#3 Qatar
#4 Switzerland
â Favorite Difficulty Level: Medium-High
Group D
#1 USA
â Favorite #2 Australia
#3 Paraguay
#4 Turkey
Difficulty Level: Medium
Group C
#1 France
â Favorite #2 Netherlands
#3 Denmark
#4 New Zealand
Difficulty Level: High
đŽ Group Stage Predictions
Based on team rankings and qualifying performance, here are some early predictions:
- France likely to top their group easily
- USA should advance from Group D
- Mexico strong favorites in Group A
- Multiple groups wide open with strong contenders
đ Group Schedule Highlights
| Matchday | Dates | Number of Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Matchday 1 | June 11-12 | 16 matches |
| Matchday 2 | June 15-16 | 16 matches |
| Matchday 3 | June 19-20 | 16 matches |