Updated 2026-06-03
World Cup 2026 Teams
Meet the field: all 48 nations of the first 48-team World Cup, sorted into 12 groups. Tap any team for its squad, FIFA ranking and full model profile.
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Qualified teams
48
The largest field in World Cup history
Groups
12
Four teams each in the first round
Advance per group
Top 2
Plus the 8 best third-place finishers
The first 48-team World Cup
2026 is the first World Cup with 48 teams, up from 32 — a jump that adds 16 nations and reshapes the whole tournament. The field is split into 12 groups of four. The top two from every group advance automatically, joined by the eight best third-placed teams, filling a new 32-team knockout round. This directory lists all 48 by group so you can see the full field at a glance.
- 48 teams — 16 more than the 32-team format.
- 12 groups of four nations each.
- Top two per group advance, plus 8 best third-placed teams.
- Hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What each team page covers
Every nation links to a dedicated profile with its squad, FIFA ranking, confederation and the model’s read on its chances. Group leaders are highlighted so the favourites in each pool stand out, and the FIFA ranking sits beside each name to anchor where a team sits in the global pecking order before form and squad depth are weighed.
Reading the groups
Because only the top two are safe, a single group can hold a clear favourite, a coin-flip for second and a likely early exit. Use the group layout to spot the "group of death" pools and the softer draws, then jump into power rankings or a head-to-head to test how the qualifying race inside each group is likely to play out.
Frequently asked questions
How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?
48 teams qualify for the 2026 World Cup — the largest field in tournament history and 16 more than the previous 32-team format. They are drawn into 12 groups of four.
How do teams advance from the World Cup 2026 group stage?
The top two from each of the 12 groups advance automatically, joined by the eight best third-placed teams, to fill a new 32-team Round of 32 knockout stage.
Which countries are hosting the World Cup 2026?
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
Where can I see each World Cup 2026 team’s squad?
Every team in the directory links to its own profile with the squad, FIFA ranking, confederation and the model’s outlook on its tournament chances.
How are the 48 teams grouped?
The 48 qualified nations are divided into 12 groups of four. This page lists every team by group, with group leaders highlighted and FIFA ranking shown beside each name.
Scout all 48 teams in depth with Scout Pass
The directory gives you the field; Scout Pass gives you the edge — live win probability and player-level intel for every team, updated as squads are named.
- Live win probability for every team
- Tactical and squad-change alerts as line-ups are named
- Full player intel and scout reports per nation
- Export team and group data to CSV