2026 FIFA World Cup: All You Need to Know About the 48 Teams

Introduction & Top Questions
Retirements, resignations, and terminations
Teams and groups
- Qualified teams
- Final draw
Group A
- Mexico
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- South Korea
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- South Africa
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Czechia (Czech Republic)
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group B
- Canada
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Qatar
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Switzerland
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group C
- Brazil
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Morocco
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Haiti
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Scotland
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group D
- United States
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Paraguay
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Australia
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Türkiye (Turkey)
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group E
- Germany
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Curaçao
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Côte d’Ivoire
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Ecuador
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group F
- Netherlands
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Japan
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Sweden
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Tunisia
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group G
- Belgium
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Egypt
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Iran
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- New Zealand
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group H
- Spain
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Cabo Verde
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Saudi Arabia
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Uruguay
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group I
- France
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Senegal
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Iraq
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Norway
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group J
- Argentina
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Algeria
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Austria
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Jordan
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group K
- Portugal
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Uzbekistan
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Colombia
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
Group L
- England
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Croatia
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Ghana
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records
- Panama
  - Squad
  - Memorable moments and records

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Mexican soccer fans celebrate in a crowded stadium, with a woman in a sombrero cheering and holding up a victory sign after a goal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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2022 World Cup in Qatar

Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho celebrates with a Brazil flag draped around his shoulders and a medal, surrounded by photographers after winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup final.

Soccer player Raphinha of Brazil, wearing a yellow jersey and blue shorts, jumps and pumps his fist in celebration after scoring during a World Cup qualifier match.

Brazil's forward Ronaldo, wearing number 9, lifts the World Cup trophy above his head while celebrating with teammates after winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup final in Yokohama, Japan.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino stands with United 2026 bid officials, all in suits, holding a framed certificate after announcing Canada, Mexico, and the US as 2026 World Cup hosts.

Miroslav Klose lifts the World Cup trophy surrounded by jubilant German teammates, including Bastian Schweinsteiger and Benedikt Howedes, after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Johan Cruyff of the New York Cosmos in mid-action on the soccer field, about to kick the ball as a goalkeeper dives in front of him.

Soccer player Lamine Yamal of Spain, wearing a yellow jersey with number 19, controls the ball mid-air during a World Cup qualifier match at Konya Stadium.

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Mexican soccer fans celebrate in a crowded stadium, with a woman in a sombrero cheering and holding up a victory sign after a goal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

2018 World Cup crowd

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2010 FIFA World Cup tournament

2010 FIFA World Cup tournament

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2022 World Cup in Qatar

2022 World Cup in Qatar

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Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho celebrates with a Brazil flag draped around his shoulders and a medal, surrounded by photographers after winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup final.

Ronaldinho of Brazil, 2002 FIFA World Cup winner

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Soccer player Raphinha of Brazil, wearing a yellow jersey and blue shorts, jumps and pumps his fist in celebration after scoring during a World Cup qualifier match.

Raphinha, 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Brazil's forward Ronaldo, wearing number 9, lifts the World Cup trophy above his head while celebrating with teammates after winning the 2002 FIFA World Cup final in Yokohama, Japan.

Brazil, 2002 World Cup champions

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino stands with United 2026 bid officials, all in suits, holding a framed certificate after announcing Canada, Mexico, and the US as 2026 World Cup hosts.

United 2026

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Miroslav Klose lifts the World Cup trophy surrounded by jubilant German teammates, including Bastian Schweinsteiger and Benedikt Howedes, after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Klose lifting the 2014 World Cup trophy, surrounded by his teammates

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Johan Cruyff of the New York Cosmos in mid-action on the soccer field, about to kick the ball as a goalkeeper dives in front of him.

Dutch wonder

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Soccer player Lamine Yamal of Spain, wearing a yellow jersey with number 19, controls the ball mid-air during a World Cup qualifier match at Konya Stadium.

Lamine Yamal, Spain

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The Uruguay national soccer team poses together on the field before the 1930 World Cup final, with eleven players in uniform, some kneeling and some standing.

Uruguay, 1930 World Cup winners

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Antoine Griezmann of France kicks the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup final against Croatia, with players from both teams visible on the field.

France, World Cup 2018

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Lionel Messi, draped in a black ceremonial robe, holding the World Cup trophy as his Argentina teammates celebrate around him.

2022 World Cup final

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Diego Maradona of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy and waves while being carried by fans and teammates in a crowded stadium after winning the 1986 final.

Maradona celebrating Argentina's 1986 World Cup win

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal prepares to kick a soccer ball during a FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against Hungary, wearing a white and red uniform on the field.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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Fabio Cannavaro of Italy smiles and holds the FIFA World Cup trophy while wearing his team's blue jersey and captain's armband after the 2006 final victory.

Fabio Cannavaro, 2006 World Cup

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Colombian defender Andres Escobar lies on the ground in front of his own goal as goalkeeper Oscar Cordoba reacts, with the ball entering the net and a crowd watching behind them.

Own goal

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England captain Bobby Moore, Martin Peters holding the World Cup trophy, and Geoff Hurst parade on the pitch at Wembley Stadium after winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup final, with goalkeeper Gordon Banks waving behind them.

England win 1966 FIFA World Cup

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Harry Kane of England, wearing a white uniform and captain's armband, runs with the ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match against Albania.

England's Harry Kane

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