2026 World Cup: Full groups confirmed for all qualified 48 teams

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially set, with all 48 participating nations confirmed following the final playoffs on Tuesday March 31.

The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will debut a new format where the top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed sides, advance to the knockout stage.

The last teams to clinch qualification were Sweden, Turkey, Czech Republic, Bosnia, DR Congo, and Iraq, finalizing the lineup for the expanded tournament.

Group breakdowns for the tournament

The 12 groups now stand as follows:

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic

Group B: Canada, Bosnia, Qatar, Switzerland

Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland

Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey

Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador

Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia

Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand

Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay

Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway

Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan

Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia

Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

Anticipation builds worldwide

The new 48-team format has raised excitement globally, offering opportunities for smaller football nations to make an impact on the world stage.

Groups like K, featuring Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, and J, with Argentina, Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, will test both established powers and rising nations.

Fans are already speculating over potential group-stage clashes, breakout stars, and historic first-time appearances.

DR Congo, returning to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, is among the storylines capturing worldwide attention.

With preparations underway, the World Cup dream is alive for both established giants and debutants, promising a summer of high-stakes football and historic moments.