48 teams qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, an increase from 32 in 2022. With matches set to commence in a round-robin format across 12 groups, each team will play three matches. The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams will advance to the knockout stage. Four countries will make their World Cup debut. A full listing of all participating nations includes the USA, Brazil, Germany, and Argentina, among others.
- •2026 tournament will have teams divided into 12 groups.
- •Top two from each group plus eight third-placed teams progress.
- •Countries making their debut include Haiti and Curaçao.
- •Matches will feature traditional powers like Brazil, Germany, and Argentina.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Complete list of 2026 FIFA World Cup teams: Who made group stage?
"There are a record number of teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is every country participating in soccer's biggest global event.
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