We preview the FIFA World Cup 2026 groups, looking at the biggest storylines and Opta supercomputer predictions ahead of this summer’s tournament in North America.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, with the biggest edition of the tournament yet set to take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 2026 World Cup is the first men’s finals hosted in North America since 1994.
This edition is the first men’s World Cup to feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32 nations that competed in the previous seven World Cup tournaments. It’s also the first World Cup hosted across three different countries.
The World Cup 2026 group stage features 12 groups of four teams, with the top two nations in each group advancing automatically to the knockout rounds. The eight best third-placed teams will also progress to the new-look last 32.
A total of 16 stadiums across North America will host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including 11 venues in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Reigning world champions Argentina are among the Opta supercomputer’s favourites once again, while France, the losing finalists in 2022, are also expected to challenge for the title.
Euro 2024 winners Spain head into the tournament as the Opta supercomputer’s most likely World Cup winners, while the team they beat in that final, England, also rank inside the top five teams predicted as most likely winners.
The 2026 World Cup could also mark the final tournament appearances for legendary rivals
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