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FIFA WC 2026
48 Teams · 12 Groups
Group Stage Draw
World Cup 2026 Group Stage Draw
The expanded 48-team format creates 12 groups. Explore the draw, analyse the toughest groups of death, and see which nations have the clearest path to the knockout rounds.
Draw Format & Key Facts
48
Teams
12
Groups
4
Teams per Group
104
Total Matches
For the first time, the World Cup features 48 teams split into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group advance automatically to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-place finishers — meaning even a third-place finish could be enough to progress.