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World Cup 2026 Groups
48 teams competing in 12 groups of 4
How the Groups Work
The 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of 4. Each team plays every other team in their group once. The top 2 teams from each group advance to the Round of 32. Points are awarded as: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss. If teams are tied on points, goal difference determines the ranking.