Football World Cup 2026 Teams: All 48 Nations, TV & Stream
Here you will find all 48 teams at the Football World Cup 2026, organised by confederation. Select any team to see its group draw, full fixture schedule, kickoff times, and where to watch on TV and stream.
Europe – 16 teams
Africa – 10 teams
Asia – 9 teams
Oceania – 1 teams
How many teams are in the Football World Cup 2026?
The Football World Cup 2026 brings together 48 teams from across all six global football confederations — the largest field in the tournament’s history. The teams are distributed across 12 groups of four, playing a total of 72 group stage matches before 32 sides advance to the knockout rounds. Select any team from the directory below to find its group placement, fixture schedule, and TV information. For the full match list by round, see the Football World Cup 2026 matches hub or the complete schedule.
How are the 48 teams split by confederation?
All six confederations are represented at the Football World Cup 2026. UEFA contributes the largest contingent with 16 European nations. CAF sends 10 teams from Africa, while AFC brings 9 sides from Asia. Both CONMEBOL and CONCACAF supply 6 teams from South America and North and Central America respectively, and OFC provides 1 representative from Oceania. The teams below are grouped by confederation, making it straightforward to navigate to any nation. To see how the groups are arranged by the tournament draw, visit the groups hub. For broadcaster guides organised by country, see where to watch.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?
- 48 teams compete at the Football World Cup 2026 — 16 more than at the 2022 edition. They are split into 12 groups of four, with every team playing three group stage matches. The top two from each group advance to the round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams. See the full schedule on the World Cup 2026 schedule page.
- How many teams does each confederation send to the World Cup 2026?
- UEFA (Europe) has the largest allocation with 16 teams. CAF (Africa) sends 10, AFC (Asia) sends 9, while CONMEBOL (South America) and CONCACAF (North and Central America and the Caribbean) each send 6. OFC (Oceania) has 1 representative. All six confederations are present, making the Football World Cup 2026 the most geographically diverse edition to date.
- Which host nations qualified automatically for the World Cup 2026?
- The three co-host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — qualified automatically for the Football World Cup 2026. All three are placed within CONCACAF's allocation of six teams. The United States and Mexico are among the continent's leading football nations; Canada qualified as host alongside its two strongest regional rivals.
- Where can I watch the World Cup 2026 teams play?
- TV rights vary by country. In the United States, FOX Sports holds English-language rights with 70 matches free on FOX and 34 on FS1; Telemundo covers the tournament in Spanish. Two opening matches are also available free on Tubi with no subscription needed. For a full country-by-country broadcaster guide, visit where to watch.
- What group is each team in at the World Cup 2026?
- The 48 teams are divided across 12 groups — Groups A through L — with four teams in each. The team cards on this page link to each team's dedicated page, where you will find the group draw, all three group stage fixtures, kickoff times, and broadcaster details. For an overview of all 12 groups at once, visit the groups hub.