The 2026 World Cup introduces 12 groups of 4 teams. Top 2 + 8 best 3rd-place teams advance (32 total).
Format Change Impact
With 104 matches, even 3rd-place teams have a strong chance of advancing. More upsets expected.
Teams to Watch
🇯🇵 Japan (beat Germany & Spain in 2022) · 🇺🇸 USA (home advantage) · 🇦🇺 Australia (2022 QF) · 🇰🇷 South Korea (Son Heung-min)