World Cup 2026 Bracket

FIFA World Cup 2026 marks the first edition with 48 teams, expanding from the traditional 32. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring 104 total matches — the largest World Cup in history.

• Group Stage: 12 groups of 4 teams each (Groups A–L)
• Knockout Stage: Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarter-Finals → Semi-Finals → Final
• Host Nations: United States, Canada, and Mexico
• Third-Place Match: Held before the Final on July 18

Each of the 12 groups plays a round-robin format where every team faces the other three teams in their group once. The top two teams from each group (24 total) automatically advance to the Round of 32.

In addition, the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups also qualify for the knockout stage. This is similar to the format used in UEFA Euro tournaments and ensures more competitive matches throughout the group stage.

The knockout stage begins with the Round of 32, featuring 32 teams: 24 group winners and runners-up, plus 8 best third-placed teams.

Here are the 12 groups for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The final qualified teams will be determined through continental qualifications running through 2025.

World Cup 2026 will be played across 16 cities in three countries, with the United States hosting 60 matches (including all matches from the Quarter-Finals onward), and Canada and Mexico each hosting 10 matches.

Ready to fill in your own World Cup 2026 bracket? Use GoalX MondialBet 2026 — our free interactive predictor. Pick the top two teams from each of the 12 groups, predict the knockout rounds, and crown your champion. Your predictions are saved locally in your browser.