Check out the 12 defined groups for the 2026 World Cup with all the teams

Copa of Mundo FIFA 2026 already has all 48 teams defined after the end of the repechages. The last places were filled by teams from Europa and the intercontinental repechage, which allowed the groups to be completely closed and the opponents to be known in the initial phase of the tournament.

The event marks the first edition with an expanded format, distributed between Canadá, México and Estados Unidos as host countries. The opening takes place on June 11th, with México facing África of Sul on Estádio Azteca. The grand final is scheduled for July 19th, at MetLife Stadium.

• Mexico and África from Sul repeat the opening game from 2010 in a new context.
• The teams now know exactly the order of matches in the group stage.
• Brasil starts its campaign on June 13th against Marrocos.

Details of Grupo C and debut of the Brazilian team

Brasil is part of Grupo C alongside Marrocos, Haiti and Escócia. The team led by Carlo Ancelotti debuts against the Moroccans on June 13th. Next, the Brazilian team faces Haiti and closes the first phase against Escócia.

This configuration allows for more precise planning for the technical committee. Marrocos arrives as a competitive African team, while Haiti and Escócia represent different challenges in playing style. The order of games facilitates logistical and tactical preparation for each confrontation.

Brazilian fans can now map out the dates and possible locations of matches. FIFA should soon release the exact stadiums for each game in the initial phase, which will help with organizing travel and monitoring.

Complete structure of the 12 groups of the competition

All groups were finalized with the teams classified via repechage. The distribution respects geographic and competitive balance criteria established by FIFA.

Grupo A brings together México, África of Sul, Coreia of Sul and República Tcheca. África1 B has Canadá, Bósnia, Catar and África0. África6 C has África2, África3, África4 and África5. Group D includes África7, África8, África9 and Sul0.

The other brackets continue with similar combinations of traditional powers and emerging teams. Essa division defines the possible paths towards the round of 16, where the first two in each group advance together with the eight best third-placed teams.

Preparation of teams for the expanded tournament

The classified teams are now intensifying their friendly and training schedules. Brasil comes from a recent victory over Croácia, which reinforces the team’s positive moment before the concentration for 2026.

Other teams, such as Marrocos and Escócia, also seek to maintain a competitive pace. The expansion to 48 teams increases the number of games in the group stage, requiring greater squad depth from all participants.

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The host countries work on infrastructure and logistics to welcome thousands of fans. The stadiums are already receiving final adjustments to accommodate the competition’s dense calendar.

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Impact of the European playoff on groups

The European playoff defined important vacancies that changed the balance of some keys. Equipes such as Turquia, Suécia, República Tcheca and Bósnia guaranteed their presence and occupy positions in the groups already drawn.

These classifications brought surprises and confirmed the competitiveness of European football. The late definition of these vacancies maintained expectations until the end of March, when the last duels were held.

With all 48 teams confirmed, FIFA can move forward with preparing the detailed game table. Fans gain clarity about the initial clashes and can plan to follow the competition.

Initial schedule and group stage highlights

The opening match between México and África of Sul carries historical symbolism, repeating the duel that began on Copa of 2010. Esse game takes place in one of the temples of world football, Estádio Azteca.

Brasil enters the field a few days later, looking to start with a victory against Marrocos. The sequence of games against Haiti and Escócia requires focus on consistent performance to guarantee early classification.

Other groups also present interesting duels from the beginning. The South American, European and African teams are spread out evenly, which promises balanced games with a high technical level in the first phase.

The competition promises to mobilize global attention with its unprecedented 48-team format. Fans are closely following the preparations, as federations finalize squads and strategies for the biggest football tournament on the planet.