How many countries are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams, expanded from the previous 32-team format. All 48 teams have now qualified. Teams are divided into 12 groups of 4, with matches played across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Which countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is jointly hosted by three nations: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This marks the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries simultaneously. The majority of matches will be played in the USA, with select group stage and knockout matches in Mexico and Canada.

How are teams distributed across confederations?

The 48 qualified teams represent 6 confederations: UEFA (Europe) leads with 16 teams, followed by CAF (Africa) with 10, AFC (Asia) with 9, CONCACAF (North/Central America) with 6, CONMEBOL (South America) with 6, and OFC (Oceania) with 1. The expanded 48-team format gives more representation to traditionally underrepresented confederations.

Which teams are competing in the World Cup for the first time?

Several nations are making their FIFA World Cup debut in 2026, including Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Haiti, and Indonesia who qualified through the expanded 48-team format. This expansion has opened the door for smaller footballing nations to compete on the world stage for the first time.

How does OddsFlow analyze World Cup nations?

OddsFlow provides AI-powered analysis for all World Cup nations using ensemble machine learning models. Each country profile includes FIFA ranking data, historical World Cup performance, team form analysis, expected goals (xG) metrics, and real-time odds-based predictions for upcoming matches.

What are the World Cup 2026 groups?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group draw took place on December 13, 2025, assigning 48 teams into 12 groups (A through L) of 4 teams each. Host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada were seeded into separate groups. View the full group-by-group breakdown with AI qualification predictions at oddsflow.ai/worldcup/groups.

Which confederation has the most teams in the 2026 World Cup?

UEFA (Europe) has the most teams with 16 qualified nations: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Türkiye. This reflects Europe's deep talent pool and the expanded 48-team format.

Where can I verify OddsFlow's prediction performance?

All OddsFlow predictions are timestamped before matches begin. Visit our Verification Hub at https://www.oddsflow.ai/performance/verification-proof to see PDF-verified real betting results and our complete transparent track record. Every prediction is auditable and independently verifiable.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Nations

(All Qualified Teams, Hosts & Confederations)

All 48 participating countries competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup across 6 confederations

Kickoff 11 Jun – 19 Jul 2026

00D

00H

00M

00S

Knockout Bracket

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Round of 32

Round of 16

Quarter-final

Semi-final

Final

Semi-final

Quarter-final

Round of 16

Round of 32

TBD-

FINAL

TBD-

3RD PLACE

TBD-

Head-to-Head Prediction

AI-powered match outcome probabilities using Dixon-Coles model

🇫🇷

France

Home

Draw

25.8%

Brazil

Away

🇧🇷

43.0%

31.2%

Expected Goals

1.48-1.23

FranceBrazil

Most Likely Score

1-1

12.2% probability

51%

Over 2.5

55%

BTTS

1-1

12.2%

1-0

9.8%

2-1

9.2%

0-1

8.3%

1-2

7.5%

1.5

75%

25%

63%

37%

2.25

57%

43%

2.5

51%

49%

2.75

46%

54%

40%

60%

3.5

29%

71%

4.5

14%

86%

OverUnder

-2.00

14%

86%

-1.50

21%

79%

-1.25

21%

79%

-1.00

32%

68%

-0.75

43%

57%

-0.50

43%

57%

-0.25

43%

57%

0.00

56%

44%

+0.25

69%

31%

+0.50

69%

31%

+0.75

69%

31%

+1.00

78%

22%

+1.25

87%

13%

+1.50

87%

13%

+2.00

91%

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Overview

The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the first edition to feature 48 teams, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 venues in three countries.

This page provides a complete, regularly updated list of qualified teams, featuring all 48 qualified nations. Teams are organized by their FIFA confederation — AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA — allowing for quick navigation and comparison.

Each national team profile includes squad data, FIFA rankings, and historical World Cup performance, giving a full analytical view of every competitor.

In addition to team data, you can explore:

Live Group Draw & Standings for real-time group tables
Fixtures & Results with match schedules and live scores
AI-powered Predictions & Verification, where every OddsFlow forecast is timestamped and independently auditable

OddsFlow uses real-time odds data from 10+ bookmakers, combined with advanced probabilistic models, to continuously update match predictions and market insights.

Data on this page is refreshed dynamically, ensuring the latest information on teams, standings, and tournament developments.

Group Draw & Standings

Fixtures & Results

Predictions & Verification

Group Draw & Standings

World Cup 2026 group draw, groups, and live standings by table.

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Fixtures & Results

World Cup 2026 fixtures and results with match schedule and live scores.

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Predictions & Verification

AI World Cup 2026 match predictions with verified track record.

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Host Nations

🇺🇸2026 Venue

USA

Host Nation

🇨🇦2026 Venue

Canada

Host Nation

🇲🇽2026 Venue

Mexico

Host Nation

Standings

P = Matches PlayedW = WinsD = DrawsL = LossGF = Goals ForGA = Goals AgainstGD = Goal DifferencePts = Points

Nations by Confederation

AFC

Asian Football Confederation

CAF

Confederation of African Football

CONCACAF

CONMEBOL

OFC

Oceania Football Confederation

UEFA

Union of European Football Associations

Knockout Bracket

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Round of 32

Round of 16

Quarter-final

Semi-final

Final

Semi-final

Quarter-final

Round of 16

Round of 32

TBD-

FINAL

TBD-

3RD PLACE

TBD-

Overview

Each national team profile includes squad data, FIFA rankings, and historical World Cup performance, giving a full analytical view of every competitor.

In addition to team data, you can explore:

Live Group Draw & Standings for real-time group tables
Fixtures & Results with match schedules and live scores
AI-powered Predictions & Verification, where every OddsFlow forecast is timestamped and independently auditable

OddsFlow uses real-time odds data from 10+ bookmakers, combined with advanced probabilistic models, to continuously update match predictions and market insights.

Data on this page is refreshed dynamically, ensuring the latest information on teams, standings, and tournament developments.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Nations

Knockout Bracket

Head-to-Head Prediction

Overview

Group Draw & Standings

Fixtures & Results

Predictions & Verification

Group Draw & Standings

Fixtures & Results

Predictions & Verification

Host Nations

USA

Canada

Mexico

Standings

Nations by Confederation

All Participating Nations

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Nations

Knockout Bracket

Head-to-Head Prediction

Overview

Group Draw & Standings

Fixtures & Results

Predictions & Verification

Group Draw & Standings

Fixtures & Results

Predictions & Verification

Host Nations

USA

Canada

Mexico

Standings

Nations by Confederation

All Participating Nations

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