Here’s how 2026 FIFA World Cup will be structured — and the list of groups as of the draw.
Number of Groups
• There will be 12 groups (labelled Group A through Group L).
• Each group will have 4 teams.
Groups & Their Countries / Teams
Here are all 12 groups, with the teams drawn so far (some spots via “playoff winner / qualifier to be determined”).
Group Teams
Group A Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, European Playoff D winner (TBD)
Group B Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, European Playoff A winner (TBD)
Group C Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D United States, Australia, Paraguay, European Playoff C winner (TBD)
Group E Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curaçao
Group F Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, European Playoff B winner (TBD)
Group G Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
Group H Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde
Group I France, Senegal, Norway, Inter-confederation Playoff 2 winner (TBD)
Group J Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan
Group K Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Inter-confederation Playoff 1 winner (TBD)
Group L England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
And
Here’s a full list of the places (cities + stadiums) where the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held. The tournament will be co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico.
United States — Host Cities & Stadiums
City Stadium
Atlanta (Georgia) Mercedes‑Benz Stadium
Boston / Foxborough (Massachusetts) Gillette Stadium (rebranded as “Boston Stadium” for the tournament)
Dallas / Arlington (Texas) AT&T Stadium
Houston (Texas) NRG Stadium
Kansas City (Missouri) Arrowhead Stadium
Los Angeles / Inglewood (California) SoFi Stadium (or the Los Angeles–area hosting venue)
Miami (Florida) Hard Rock Stadium
New York / New Jersey MetLife Stadium — also scheduled for the Final match.
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) Lincoln Financial Field
San Francisco Bay Area / Santa Clara (California) Levi’s Stadium
Seattle (Washington) Lumen Field
Mexico — Host Cities & Stadiums
City Stadium
Mexico City Estadio Azteca
Guadalajara (Zapopan) Estadio Akron
Monterrey (Guadalupe area) Estadio BBVA
Canada — Host Cities & Stadiums
City Stadium
Toronto (Ontario) BMO Field
Vancouver (British Columbia).