World Cup 2026 Groups
All 12 groups with 48 teams
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How Qualification Works
The top 2 teams from each group (24 teams) advance directly to the Round of 32. The 8 best third-place teams also qualify, for a total of 32 teams in the knockout stage.
Green = Qualified (shown after all group matches complete)
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏴Inglaterra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 🇭🇷Croacia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 🇬🇭Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 🇵🇦Panamá | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Third-Place Team Rules
In the expanded 48-team format, the 8 best third-place teams from 12 groups advance to the Round of 32. Here's how they're ranked and paired.
Tiebreaker Criteria
Third-place teams are ranked using these criteria (in order):
- Points – Most points earned in group matches
- Goal Difference – Goals scored minus goals conceded
- Goals Scored – Total goals scored
- Fair Play Score – Fewest yellow/red cards
- FIFA World Ranking – Higher-ranked team advances
Round of 32 Pairings
Each group winner plays a specific third-place team. The exact matchup depends on which 8 groups send third-place teams to the knockout stage.
| Match | Group Winner | Faces 3rd Place From |
|---|---|---|
| R32-1 | Group E Winner | A, B, C, D, or F |
| R32-2 | Group I Winner | C, D, F, G, or H |
| R32-7 | Group D Winner | B, E, F, I, or J |
| R32-8 | Group G Winner | A, E, H, I, or J |
| R32-11 | Group A Winner | C, E, F, H, or I |
| R32-12 | Group L Winner | E, H, I, J, or K |
| R32-15 | Group B Winner | E, F, G, I, or J |
| R32-16 | Group K Winner | D, E, I, J, or L |
Note: The specific third-place opponent is determined after all group matches complete, based on which 8 third-place teams qualify. There are 495 possible combinations.
Hay 12 grupos (A-L) con 4 equipos cada uno, totalizando 48 equipos. Esta es una expansión del formato anterior de 8 grupos y 32 equipos.
Los 2 primeros de cada grupo avanzan automáticamente (24 equipos). Los 8 mejores terceros también avanzan, dando 32 equipos en eliminatorias.
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