Teams prepare for the World Cup group stage this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The 2026 World Cup group stage features 48 teams competing for advancement in the tournament. Hosts Mexico will begin the action against South Africa in Group A. Other notable group matchups include Canada facing Switzerland in Group B and Brazil expected to lead Group C. The tournament is set to take place across the USA, Mexico, and Canada this summer, with each team aiming to excel in the largest football event worldwide.
- •Mexico faces South Africa in the World Cup opener.
- •Canada and Switzerland are in Group B.
- •Brazil is favored to win Group C.
- •The tournament will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
- •Teams aim to progress beyond the group stage.
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"48 teams have made it to the World Cup group stage, where they will battle it out to advance to the knockout stages.Football’s greatest tournament will take place in the USA, Mexico and Canada this ...
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