FIFA World Cup

2026 FIFA World Cup Groups

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Canada joined by Switzerland, Qatar and winner of UEFA Playoff A in Group B

Canada joined by Switzerland, Qatar and winner of UEFA Playoff A in Group B

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Canadian soccer legend Sinclair excited for Vancouver to host World Cup matches

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The groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have arrived.

Canada will play Switzerland, Qatar, and the winner of European Playoff A, which will be one of Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B action.

Here is the full group allotment for next year’s 48-team tournament, with six spots still up for grabs through playoffs:

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Group A

Mexico
South Africa
Korea Republic
Winner Playoff D

Group B

Canada
Winner Playoff A
Qatar
Switzerland

Group C

Brazil
Morocco
Haiti
Scotland

Group D

USA
Paraguay
Australia
Winner Playoff C

Group E

Germany
Curacao
Cote d'Ivoire
Ecuador

Group F

Netherlands
Japan
Winner Playoff B
Tunisia

Group G

Belgium
Egypt
Iran
New Zealand

Group H

Spain
Cabo Verde
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay

Group I

France
Senegal
Winner Playoff 2
Norway

Group J

Argentina
Algeria
Austria
Jordan

Group K

Portugal
Winner Playoff 1
Uzbekistan
Colombia

Group L

England
Croatia
Ghana
Panama