🏆 FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 · USA / CANADA / MEXICO
Group Stage — All 12 Groups & Predictions
Live groepsstanden en uitslagen voor alle 12 WK 2026-groepen (A–L), plus onze AI-voorspelde kwalificatie. Door AI voorspelde kwalificatie voor elke WK 2026-groep (A–L): alle 48 teams, de poules des doods, doeltendens en een wedtip per groep. De groepsfase begint 11 juni in de VS, Canada en Mexico.
48Teams
12Groups
2Groups of Death
4Clear Fav groups
Group predictions are editorial/analytical picks based on current squad quality, tournament experience and historical performance. Betting angles highlight potential market value — not financial advice. Tournament starts June 11, 2026.
GROUP A ⚡ COMPETITIVE
Mexico · South Korea · South Africa · Czechia
1
🇲🇽
MexicoHOST✓
2P · 6 pts
2
🇰🇷
South Korea✓
2P · 3 pts
3
🇨🇿
Czechia
2P · 1 pts
4
🇿🇦
South Africa
2P · 1 pts
Mexico start as heavy favourites on home soil with the backing of a passionate crowd. South Korea are the most likely second-place team, powered by their Premier League and Bundesliga stars.
💡 Betting Angle
Mexico to win group. Over 2.5 in Mexico vs South Korea.
GROUP B ⚡ COMPETITIVE
Canada · Switzerland · Bosnia & Herzegovina · Qatar
1
🇨🇦
CanadaHOST✓
2P · 4 pts
2
🇨🇭
Switzerland✓
2P · 4 pts
3
🇧🇦
Bosnia & Herzegovina
2P · 1 pts
4
🇶🇦
Qatar
2P · 1 pts
Canada, buoyed by home support and top talent (Davies, David, Buchanan), should top the group. Switzerland's defensive discipline makes them reliable second-place contenders.
💡 Betting Angle
Canada to qualify from group. Under 2.5 in Switzerland matches.
GROUP C ⭐ CLEAR FAVOURITE
Brazil · Morocco · Scotland · Haiti
1
🏴
Scotland
1P · 3 pts
2
🇧🇷
Brazil✓
1P · 1 pts
3
🇲🇦
Morocco✓
1P · 1 pts
4
🇭🇹
Haiti
1P · 0 pts
Brazil enter as firm favourites. Morocco are the likely second team after their stunning WC 2022 semi-final run. Scotland and Haiti face a very tough task but Scotland's direct style guarantees entertainment.
💡 Betting Angle
Brazil to win group. Over 3.5 goals in Brazil vs Scotland / Brazil vs Haiti.
GROUP D ⚡ COMPETITIVE
USA · Türkiye · Paraguay · Australia
1
🇺🇸
USAHOST✓
1P · 3 pts
2
🇦🇺
Australia
1P · 3 pts
3
🇹🇷
Türkiye✓
1P · 0 pts
4
🇵🇾
Paraguay
1P · 0 pts
The USA carry home advantage and an increasingly competitive squad. Türkiye are the strongest challenger — the battle for second place between Türkiye, Paraguay and Australia will be intense.
💡 Betting Angle
USA to win group. Türkiye vs Paraguay — value on Türkiye for second place.
GROUP E ⭐ CLEAR FAVOURITE
Germany · Ecuador · Côte d'Ivoire · Curaçao
1
🇩🇪
Germany✓
1P · 3 pts
2
🇨🇮
Côte d'Ivoire
1P · 3 pts
3
🇪🇨
Ecuador✓
1P · 0 pts
4
🇨🇼
Curaçao
1P · 0 pts
Germany should cruise through as group winners. Ecuador are attack-minded and likely second. Côte d'Ivoire (AFCON 2023 winners) could surprise — they are more dangerous than their seeding suggests.
💡 Betting Angle
Germany to win group. Over 2.5 in Germany vs Ecuador. Côte d'Ivoire as dark horse for second.
GROUP F ⚡ COMPETITIVE
Netherlands · Japan · Sweden · Tunisia
1
🇸🇪
Sweden
1P · 3 pts
2
🇯🇵
Japan✓
1P · 1 pts
3
🇳🇱
Netherlands✓
1P · 1 pts
4
🇹🇳
Tunisia
1P · 0 pts
Netherlands vs Japan is the group decider. Japan's high press and counter-attack style makes them dangerous. Sweden with Gyökeres are dark horses — could push for second place.
💡 Betting Angle
Netherlands to qualify. Japan vs Sweden — competitive for second. Sweden with Gyökeres at value odds.
GROUP G ⭐ CLEAR FAVOURITE
Belgium · Egypt · Iran · New Zealand
1
🇮🇷
Iran
1P · 1 pts
2
🇳🇿
New Zealand
1P · 1 pts
3
🇧🇪
Belgium✓
1P · 1 pts
4
🇪🇬
Egypt✓
1P · 1 pts
Belgium should top the group comfortably. Egypt, with a fit Salah, are the most likely second team. Iran vs New Zealand will be a tight affair deciding the final qualification spot.
💡 Betting Angle
Belgium -1 handicap in group matches. Egypt to qualify. Under 2.5 in Iran vs New Zealand.
GROUP H 🔥 GROUP OF DEATH
Spain · Uruguay · Saudi Arabia · Cabo Verde
1
🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia
1P · 1 pts
2
🇺🇾
Uruguay✓
1P · 1 pts
3
🇨🇻
Cabo Verde
1P · 1 pts
4
🇪🇸
Spain✓
1P · 1 pts
The standout Group of Death. Spain are Euro 2024 champions and clear favourites. Uruguay are dangerous and experienced. Saudi Arabia shocked Argentina in WC 2022 — treat them with respect. Spain vs Uruguay decides everything.
💡 Betting Angle
Spain to win group. Over 2.5 in Spain vs Uruguay. Saudi Arabia to beat Cabo Verde.
GROUP I ⚡ COMPETITIVE
France · Senegal · Norway · Iraq
1
🇳🇴
Norway
1P · 3 pts
2
🇫🇷
France✓
1P · 3 pts
3
🇸🇳
Senegal✓
1P · 0 pts
4
🇮🇶
Iraq
1P · 0 pts
France enter as one of the tournament's top favourites. Senegal (AFCON 2021 champions) are the likely second team. Norway with Haaland make this group far more interesting than expected.
💡 Betting Angle
France to win group. Over 2.5 in France vs Senegal. Haaland first goalscorer vs Iraq at value odds.
GROUP J ⭐ CLEAR FAVOURITE
Argentina · Austria · Algeria · Jordan
1
🇦🇷
Argentina✓
1P · 3 pts
2
🇦🇹
Austria✓
1P · 3 pts
3
🇯🇴
Jordan
1P · 0 pts
4
🇩🇿
Algeria
1P · 0 pts
Defending World Champions Argentina are the clear group favourites. Austria have emerged as a genuine European force under Ralf Rangnick. Algeria are dangerous and motivated — could be tighter than expected.
💡 Betting Angle
Argentina to top group. Austria to qualify — strong European team at competitive odds.
GROUP K ⚡ COMPETITIVE
Portugal · Colombia · DR Congo · Uzbekistan
1
🇨🇴
Colombia✓
1P · 3 pts
2
🇨🇩
DR Congo
1P · 1 pts
3
🇵🇹
Portugal✓
1P · 1 pts
4
🇺🇿
Uzbekistan
1P · 0 pts
Portugal vs Colombia could be the most entertaining group-stage match. With Ronaldo's likely last World Cup, Portugal are highly motivated. Colombia are in top form. Both sides score freely — high goal expectation.
💡 Betting Angle
Portugal to win group. Over 2.5 and BTTS in Portugal vs Colombia. Both sides to top-score in group.
GROUP L 🔥 GROUP OF DEATH
England · Croatia · Ghana · Panama
1
🏴
England✓
1P · 3 pts
2
🇬🇭
Ghana
1P · 3 pts
3
🇵🇦
Panama
1P · 0 pts
4
🇭🇷
Croatia✓
1P · 0 pts
A Group of Death by pedigree. Croatia were WC 2018 finalists and remain organised and dangerous under Dalić. England carry heavy expectations. England vs Croatia is the group decider — and historically this fixture is tight.
💡 Betting Angle
England to win group. Under 2.5 in England vs Croatia (tight historically). Croatia to qualify at value odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many groups are in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 12 groups (A through L) with 4 teams each — 48 teams in total. The top 2 teams from each group plus the 8 best third-place teams (24 teams) advance to a new Round of 32 format.
- Which is the toughest group at World Cup 2026?
- Group H (Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde) and Group L (England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama) stand out as the Groups of Death. Group H features Euro 2024 champions Spain vs experienced Uruguay and the dangerous Saudi Arabia, who famously beat Argentina 2-1 in WC 2022.
- Which World Cup 2026 groups have the most goals?
- 4 groups are rated as high-goal: Group C (Brazil, Morocco), Group E (Germany, Ecuador), Group I (France, Norway/Haaland) and Group K (Portugal, Colombia). These groups feature the most attack-minded teams and typically produce Over 2.5 goals across most matches.
- When does the World Cup 2026 group stage start?
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage starts on June 11, 2026, across 16 venues in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The group stage runs through June 27, 2026. The final is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
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