The 2026 FIFA World Cup makes history as the first tournament to feature 48 nations, expanding from the 32-team format used since 1998. Co-hosted by the United States (11 venues), Mexico (3 venues) and Canada (2 venues), 104 matches are played across 16 stadiums from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Teams compete in 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a 32-team knockout stage — a format change that gives more nations a genuine path to the quarter-finals. Spain (5.50), England (7.60) and France (9.00) lead the outright betting markets, with Brazil and Argentina both available at 9.50. Our StatRank™ power rankings combine qualifying form, goal quality metrics, and market signals to identify value across all 48 confirmed nations.
June 11 — July 12, 2026
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Spain
Group H · UEFAEngland
Group L · UEFAFrance
Group I · UEFABrazil
Group C · CONMEBOLArgentina
Group J · CONMEBOLPortugal
Group K · UEFAGermany
Group E · UEFANetherlands
Group F · UEFAGroups
Top 2 from each group + 8 best third-placed teams advance
GROUP A
GROUP B
GROUP C
GROUP D
GROUP E
GROUP F
GROUP G
GROUP H
GROUP I
GROUP J
GROUP K
GROUP L
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World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening match is on June 11 and the final is on July 19, 2026.
Who are the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup?
Spain are the outright favourites at 5.50 decimal odds (Betfair Exchange, Feb 2026), followed by England at 7.60, France at 9.00, and Brazil and Argentina both at 9.50.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the first time the expanded format is used. This is up from the 32-team format used at every World Cup since France 1998.
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by three nations: the United States (11 venues), Mexico (3 venues), and Canada (2 venues), across 16 stadiums in total.
How does the 2026 World Cup format work?
48 teams are split into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group advance automatically. The eight best third-placed teams also qualify, creating a round of 32 knockout stage.
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