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World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups A to L
Navigate every group page, team list, standings, fixtures and results from the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.
48Teams
12Groups
72Group Matches
32Advance
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Group Stage Format
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage features 48 teams divided into twelve groups of four. Each team plays three matches against the other teams in its group.
The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third placed teams, advance to the Round of 32.
48 Teams
12 Groups
3 Matches per team
Top 2 qualify automatically
8 Best third placed teams
32 Teams advance