FIFA World Cup 2026: All 12 Groups

The complete group-stage breakdown after the December 2025 final draw and March 2026 inter-confederation playoffs. Top 2 from each group advance, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams.

How does qualification from groups work?

For the first time, 32 of the 48 teams advance to the knockout stage. The top two finishers from every group automatically progress. A new Round of 32 stage has been added: the 24 group winners and runners-up are joined by the eight best third-placed teams, ranked by points โ†’ goal difference โ†’ goals scored โ†’ fair play.

Build your full bracket on the predictor home page, or jump into a team-specific predictor below.