Official 2026 World Cup Groups: Full Team List and Draw Results

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Draw

The complete breakdown of the 48-team tournament structure held in Washington.

Following the final draw held on December 5, 2025, in Washington, the road to glory for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been officially mapped out. The 48 participating nations have been divided into 12 competitive groups. While most spots were earned directly, several final seats were secured through the intense intercontinental playoffs in early 2026.

Host Nations & Powerhouse Groups

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Denmark (Playoff).

Group B: Canada, Italy (Playoff), Qatar, Switzerland.

Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey (Playoff).

Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.

Groups Featuring Arab Nations

Group	Competitors
Group C	Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland.
Group F	Netherlands, Japan, Poland (Playoff), Tunisia.
Group G	Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.
Group H	Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay.
Group J	Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan.
Group I	France, Senegal, Iraq (Global Playoff), Norway.

Remaining Groups

• Group XI: Portugal, Jamaica (Global Playoff), Uzbekistan, Colombia.
• Group XII: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama.

The Road to the Round of 32

The qualification system ensures a thrilling competition: The top two teams from each group (24 teams) will advance automatically. They will be joined by the 8 best third-placed teams to complete the 32-team knockout stage.