2026 World Cup Groups
All 12 groups with team compositions and qualification predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Some team ratings are estimated. Qualification predictions will appear when more data becomes available.
How Group Strength Works
Team strength is based on rating tiers:
- EliteAmong the highest-rated teams in the tournament.
- StrongRated above average with strong competitive records.
- CompetitiveMid-range teams with solid overall ratings.
- EmergingDeveloping teams or those with lower historical ratings.
Group competitiveness is determined by rating differences between teams:
- Evenly matchedTeams in this group have similar strength, making outcomes less predictable.
- Competitive groupModerate differences in strength exist between teams in this group.
- Clear favoriteOne team is rated significantly higher than the others in this group.
Qualification outlook is based on simulation probabilities.
Group A
4 teams- MexicoStrong
- South AfricaEmerging
- South KoreaCompetitive
- CzechiaCompetitive
Group B
4 teams- CanadaCompetitive
- Bosnia & HerzegovinaCompetitive
- QatarEmerging
- SwitzerlandStrong
Group C
4 teams- BrazilElite
- MoroccoStrong
- HaitiEmerging
- 🏴ScotlandCompetitive
Group D
4 teams- United StatesStrong
- ParaguayCompetitive
- AustraliaCompetitive
- TurkeyCompetitive
Competitive group
Group E
4 teams- GermanyElite
- CuracaoEmerging
- Ivory CoastCompetitive
- EcuadorCompetitive
Group F
4 teams- NetherlandsElite
- JapanStrong
- SwedenCompetitive
- TunisiaCompetitive
Group G
4 teams- BelgiumElite
- EgyptCompetitive
- IranCompetitive
- New ZealandEmerging
Group H
4 teams- SpainElite
- Cape Verde IslandsEmerging
- Saudi ArabiaEmerging
- UruguayStrong
Group I
4 teams- FranceElite
- SenegalStrong
- IraqEmerging
- NorwayCompetitive
Group J
4 teams- ArgentinaElite
- AlgeriaCompetitive
- AustriaCompetitive
- JordanEmerging
Group K
4 teams- PortugalElite
- DR CongoEmerging
- UzbekistanEmerging
- ColombiaStrong
Group L
4 teams- 🏴EnglandElite
- CroatiaStrong
- GhanaEmerging
- PanamaEmerging