Question 1

How many groups are there in World Cup 2026?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 12 groups with 4 teams each, for a total of 48 teams. This is an expansion from the previous 32-team, 8-group format.

Question 2

How do teams advance from World Cup 2026 groups?

Accepted Answer

The top 2 teams from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32 knockout stage. Teams are ranked by points (3 for win, 1 for draw), then goal difference, then goals scored.

Question 3

Which World Cup 2026 group is the hardest?

Accepted Answer

Group difficulty is measured by how evenly matched the teams are. Based on OddsFlow's Monte Carlo simulations, groups with multiple strong teams (such as those containing Brazil, France, Spain, or Argentina) create tighter qualification margins and higher elimination risk. Groups where the top team has over 90% advance probability tend to be less competitive for the second qualifying spot.

Question 4

How many matches does each team play in the group stage?

Accepted Answer

Each team plays 3 matches in the group stage, facing every other team in their group once. The 12 groups produce 6 matches each, totalling 72 group-stage matches.

Question 5

Who will qualify from each World Cup 2026 group?

Accepted Answer

OddsFlow provides AI-powered qualification predictions for all 12 groups. Each group page shows Monte Carlo simulations of 10,000 tournament scenarios with probabilities for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or eliminated, plus knockout-round advancement odds through to the Final.

Question 6

How are World Cup 2026 group predictions calculated?

Accepted Answer

OddsFlow uses a 4-layer AI prediction pyramid: (1) Squad Power Index — individual player scoring and Best 11 selection, (2) ELO Blend — combining squad ratings with historical Elo, (3) Dixon-Coles — bivariate Poisson match predictions with tau correction for low-scoring games, (4) Monte Carlo — 10,000 full tournament simulations. Each group match page includes Score Analysis with score distribution, Over/Under lines, and Asian Handicap lines.

Question 7

What match analysis is available for each World Cup group?

Accepted Answer

Each group page on OddsFlow includes head-to-head AI predictions for all 6 group matches, powered by the OddsFlow World Cup AI Model. Each matchup shows win/draw/loss probabilities, expected goals, most likely score, Over 2.5, BTTS, and an expandable Score Analysis panel with: top 5 most probable exact scores, Over/Under lines (1.5/2.5/3.5/4.5), and Asian Handicap lines (-1.5 to +1.5).

Question 8

Where is the World Cup 2026 being held?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It is the first World Cup with 48 teams and 12 groups.

Question 9

How do tie-breakers work in World Cup 2026 groups?

Accepted Answer

Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference, then goals scored. If still tied, FIFA applies head-to-head record, then fair play points, then drawing of lots as a last resort.

World Cup 2026 Groups

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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