2026 FIFA World Cup: Host Countries, Qualified Teams, Groups & Rankings

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup and is expected to become one of the biggest football tournaments in history. Organized by FIFA, the tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, bringing together the world’s top national football teams for an unforgettable month of action.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It will be the first FIFA World Cup ever hosted by three nations and the first edition to feature 48 teams, expanding from the previous 32-team format.

A total of sixteen cities across North America will host matches during the tournament. Eleven host cities are located in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the tournament as it promises exciting matches, legendary rivalries, and unforgettable football moments.

2026 FIFA World Cup Host Countries

Canada
Stage: Group B
FIFA World Ranking: 30
World Cup Participations: 2

Mexico
Stage: Group A
FIFA World Ranking: 15
World Cup Participations: 17

USA
Stage: Group D
FIFA World Ranking: 16
World Cup Participations: 11

Qualified Teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Algeria
Stage: Group J
FIFA World Ranking: 28
World Cup Participations: 4

Argentina
Stage: Group J
FIFA World Ranking: 3
World Cup Participations: 18

Australia
Stage: Group D
FIFA World Ranking: 27
World Cup Participations: 6

Austria
Stage: Group J
FIFA World Ranking: 24
World Cup Participations: 7

Belgium
Stage: Group G
FIFA World Ranking: 9
World Cup Participations: 13

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stage: Group B
FIFA World Ranking: 65
World Cup Participations: 1

Brazil
Stage: Group C
FIFA World Ranking: 6
World Cup Participations: 22

Cabo Verde
Stage: Group H
FIFA World Ranking: 69
World Cup Participations: 0

Colombia
Stage: Group K
FIFA World Ranking: 13
World Cup Participations: 6

Congo DR
Stage: Group K
FIFA World Ranking: 46
World Cup Participations: 1

Côte d'Ivoire
Stage: Group E
FIFA World Ranking: 34
World Cup Participations: 3

Croatia
Stage: Group L
FIFA World Ranking: 11
World Cup Participations: 6

Curaçao
Stage: Group E
FIFA World Ranking: 82
World Cup Participations: 0

Czechia
Stage: Group A
FIFA World Ranking: 41
World Cup Participations: 9

Ecuador
Stage: Group E
FIFA World Ranking: 23
World Cup Participations: 4

Egypt
Stage: Group G
FIFA World Ranking: 29
World Cup Participations: 3

England
Stage: Group L
FIFA World Ranking: 4
World Cup Participations: 16

France
Stage: Group I
FIFA World Ranking: 1
World Cup Participations: 16

Germany
Stage: Group E
FIFA World Ranking: 10
World Cup Participations: 20

Ghana
Stage: Group L
FIFA World Ranking: 74
World Cup Participations: 4

Haiti
Stage: Group C
FIFA World Ranking: 83
World Cup Participations: 1

IR Iran
Stage: Group G
FIFA World Ranking: 21
World Cup Participations: 6

Iraq
Stage: Group I
FIFA World Ranking: 57
World Cup Participations: 1

Japan
Stage: Group F
FIFA World Ranking: 18
World Cup Participations: 7

Jordan
Stage: Group J
FIFA World Ranking: 63
World Cup Participations: 0

Korea Republic
Stage: Group A
FIFA World Ranking: 25
World Cup Participations: 10

Morocco
Stage: Group C
FIFA World Ranking: 8
World Cup Participations: 6

Netherlands
Stage: Group F
FIFA World Ranking: 7
World Cup Participations: 10

New Zealand
Stage: Group G
FIFA World Ranking: 85
World Cup Participations: 2

Norway
Stage: Group I
FIFA World Ranking: 31
World Cup Participations: 3

Panama
Stage: Group L
FIFA World Ranking: 33
World Cup Participations: 1

Paraguay
Stage: Group D
FIFA World Ranking: 40
World Cup Participations: 8

Portugal
Stage: Group K
FIFA World Ranking: 5
World Cup Participations: 8

Qatar
Stage: Group B
FIFA World Ranking: 55
World Cup Participations: 1

Saudi Arabia
Stage: Group H
FIFA World Ranking: 61
World Cup Participations: 6

Scotland
Stage: Group C
FIFA World Ranking: 43
World Cup Participations: 7

Senegal
Stage: Group I
FIFA World Ranking: 14
World Cup Participations: 3

South Africa
Stage: Group A
FIFA World Ranking: 60
World Cup Participations: 3

Spain
Stage: Group H
FIFA World Ranking: 2
World Cup Participations: 16

Sweden
Stage: Group F
FIFA World Ranking: 38
World Cup Participations: 12

Switzerland
Stage: Group B
FIFA World Ranking: 19
World Cup Participations: 12

Tunisia
Stage: Group F
FIFA World Ranking: 44
World Cup Participations: 6

Türkiye
Stage: Group D
FIFA World Ranking: 22
World Cup Participations: 2

Uruguay
Stage: Group H
FIFA World Ranking: 17
World Cup Participations: 14

Uzbekistan
Stage: Group K
FIFA World Ranking: 50
World Cup Participations: 0

2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Table & Schedule

Group A

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Mexico	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	South Africa	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	South Korea	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Czechia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group B

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Canada	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Bosnia and Herzegovina	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Qatar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Switzerland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group C

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Brazil	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Morocco	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Haiti	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Scotland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group D

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	USA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Paraguay	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Australia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Türkiye	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group E

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Germany	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Curaçao	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Ivory Coast	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Ecuador	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group F

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Netherlands	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Japan	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Sweden	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Tunisia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group G

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Belgium	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Egypt	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Iran	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	New Zealand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group H

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Spain	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Cape Verde	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Saudi Arabia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Uruguay	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group I

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	France	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Senegal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Iraq	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Norway	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group J

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Argentina	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Algeria	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Austria	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Jordan	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group K

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Portugal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	DR Congo	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Uzbekistan	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Colombia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Group L

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	England	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Croatia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Ghana	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Panama	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

2026 FIFA World Cup Favourites

Top football nations like Argentina, France, Brazil, England, Spain, Portugal, and Germany are expected to be among the strongest contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title. Fans are also excited to watch emerging teams like Morocco, Japan, Senegal, and Uzbekistan compete on football’s biggest stage.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to deliver thrilling football action, passionate fan support, and historic moments across North America. With world-class players, iconic stadiums, and an expanded tournament format, the competition is expected to become one of the greatest FIFA World Cups ever held.

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, football supporters worldwide are preparing for a tournament filled with unforgettable matches, football drama, and legendary moments.