FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Draw: Full Schedule, Teams & Who Plays Whom
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage draw is set. See all 12 groups, who plays whom, key dates from June 11–July 19, and where Mexico, USA, and Canada will kick off across North America.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage draw is complete. For the first time, 48 teams will compete in 12 groups of four across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Here’s the full picture: who plays whom, when the action starts, and where the host nations open their campaigns.
Tournament at a Glance
FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The group stage is June 11–27, followed by the round of 32 (June 28–July 3), round of 16 (July 4–7), quarterfinals (July 9–11), semifinals (July 14–15), third-place match (July 18), and the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Host Nations’ Groups & Opening Matches
Group A – Mexico
Teams: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, UEFA Playoff D winner.
Opening match: Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11, 2026 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (15:00 ET). Mexico’s group stage is played in Mexico.
Group B – Canada
Teams: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, UEFA Playoff A winner.
Opening match: Canada vs. UEFA Playoff A winner on June 12, 2026 at BMO Field, Toronto (15:00 ET). Canada’s group stage is in Canada.
Group D – USA
Teams: United States, Paraguay, Australia, UEFA Playoff C winner.
Opening match: USA vs. Paraguay on June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood/Los Angeles (21:00 ET). The USA’s group stage is in the United States.
All 12 Groups – Who Plays Whom
- Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, UEFA Playoff D winner
- Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, UEFA Playoff A winner
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, UEFA Playoff C winner
- Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, UEFA Playoff winner
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, playoff winner
- Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, playoff winner
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
Key Dates
Group stage: June 11–27, 2026. Knockout rounds begin June 28, with the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. Playoff spots (e.g. UEFA and inter-confederation) will be filled by March 2026.
Whether you’re following Mexico at the Azteca, Canada in Toronto, or the USA at SoFi Stadium, the 2026 World Cup is the first 48-team edition and the first hosted across three nations—making it a once-in-a-generation event for fans and travelers alike.