2026 Fifa World Cup Groups. Germany or italy (winner of nations league qf), slovakia,. The fifa world cup 2026™ will have a new format, featuring 48 teams (16 more than qatar 2022™), 104 matches (40 more than the last edition), an additional knockout round and the need to win.

In total 16 uefa nations will secure their place in the 2026 world cup, the 12 group winners will automatically qualify for the competition, while four remaining berths are. The fifa world cup 2026 group stage is set to kick off on thursday, june 11, and will conclude on saturday, june 27.