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FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams, Squads & Countries

All 48 teams by group, live squad widgets, top scorers, host-nation pages and betting research notes.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 teams and squads page covers all 0 qualified countries in the expanded 48-team tournament. Use it to browse teams by group, open live squad and top-scorer widgets, and move into the dedicated host-nation pages for Canada, Mexico and the United States.

This page is built for Canadian search and betting intent. It explains why squads matter, what to check before betting on team markets, which host pages are worth opening, and how to compare sportsbooks and casino brands during World Cup 2026 without creating 48 thin country pages.

For live player lists, use the Sportmonks squad widget below. For schedule pressure, use the World Cup 2026 match schedule and groups and standings. For host-team context, open Canada, Mexico or the United States.

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World Cup 2026 schedule navigation

Jump between the tournament hub, group tables, team pages and host-nation fixtures. Use these links to move from the full schedule to the pages that carry deeper World Cup betting and fixture context.

Tournament hub Match schedule Groups & standings All teams Squad widget Top scorers Bookmakers Where to bet

World Cup 2026 teams overview

The 2026 tournament is the first World Cup with 48 teams. Teams are split into 12 groups of four, and each country plays three group matches before the knockout stage begins. The top two teams in each group and the eight best third-placed teams move into the Round of 32.

That format makes team research more important. A squad with strong depth can handle travel, rotation and short rest periods better than a squad that depends on a small core of starters. For betting, the question is not only which country has the better names, but whether the likely lineup fits the fixture, the venue and the group-table situation.

Tournament field

  • 48 teams in the local World Cup database
  • 12 groups of four teams
  • Canada, Mexico and the United States are co-hosts
  • Round of 32 added after the group stage

Squad research signals

  • Confirmed lineups, not only squad lists
  • Injuries, suspensions and rotation risk
  • Rest days, venue, travel and climate
  • Group-table motivation before kickoff

Host nation pages

These are the team pages worth keeping as standalone SEO URLs for this site. They match the strongest Canadian search and betting intent: host-country schedules, kickoff times, market movement, squad news and match previews.

Canada, Mexico and the United States will attract more local interest than most neutral team pages, so each host page includes schedule context and internal links to relevant match previews instead of being only a flag and a squad list.

Canada Canada matches and betting context Co-host angle, Toronto/Vancouver attention, lineup news and Canadian betting interest. Next: Canada vs Qatar · Thu, Jun 18 Mexico Mexico matches and betting context Opening-match attention, North American market movement and group-stage pressure. Next: Mexico vs Korea Republic · Thu, Jun 18 United States United States matches and betting context Host-nation schedule, knockout-path expectations and high-volume betting markets. Next: United States vs Australia · Fri, Jun 19

World Cup 2026 teams by group — standings, fixtures and squad context

Every FIFA World Cup 2026 team sits in one of twelve four-team groups. This guide maps each group to standings, upcoming host fixtures and practical squad-research paths — use it with the squad widget for player lists and the groups page for full table updates.

Canada, Mexico and the United States link to dedicated host-nation pages with schedules and betting context. Other countries are covered here with table position, next-match dates and widget guidance so you can research squads without thin duplicate country URLs.

Group A — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group A, Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, Czech Republic make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope. Host interest around Mexico can move outright, group-winner and match markets faster than neutral fixtures.

Full Group A standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group A standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Mexico flagMexico330060+69
2South Africa flagSouth Africa311123-14
3Korea Republic flagKorea Republic310223-13
4Czech Republic flagCzech Republic301226-41
South Africa
Group standing
2nd · 4 pts · GD -1
Next match
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Squad research
Select South Africa in the squad widget for the player list
Korea Republic
Group standing
3rd · 3 pts · GD -1
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Korea Republic in the squad widget for the player list
Czech Republic
Group standing
4th · 1 pts · GD -4
Next match
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Squad research
Select Czech Republic in the squad widget for the player list

Group B — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group B, Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope. Host interest around Canada can move outright, group-winner and match markets faster than neutral fixtures.

Full Group B standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group B standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Switzerland flagSwitzerland321073+47
2Canada flagCanada311183+54
3Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina311156-14
4Qatar flagQatar3012210-81
Switzerland
Group standing
1st · 7 pts · GD +4
Next match
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Squad research
Select Switzerland in the squad widget for the player list
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group standing
3rd · 4 pts · GD -1
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Bosnia and Herzegovina in the squad widget for the player list
Qatar
Group standing
4th · 1 pts · GD -8
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Qatar in the squad widget for the player list

Group C — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group C, Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope.

Full Group C standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group C standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Brazil flagBrazil321071+67
2Morocco flagMorocco321063+37
3Scotland flagScotland310214-33
4Haiti flagHaiti300328-60
Brazil
Group standing
1st · 7 pts · GD +6
Next match
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Squad research
Select Brazil in the squad widget for the player list
Morocco
Group standing
2nd · 7 pts · GD +3
Next match
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Squad research
Select Morocco in the squad widget for the player list
Scotland
Group standing
3rd · 3 pts · GD -3
Next match
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Squad research
Select Scotland in the squad widget for the player list
Haiti
Group standing
4th · 0 pts · GD -6
Next match
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Squad research
Select Haiti in the squad widget for the player list

Group D — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group D, United States, Australia, Paraguay, Türkiye make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope. Host interest around United States can move outright, group-winner and match markets faster than neutral fixtures.

Full Group D standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group D standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1United States flagUnited States320184+46
2Australia flagAustralia31112204
3Paraguay flagParaguay311124-24
4Türkiye flagTürkiye310235-23
Australia
Group standing
2nd · 4 pts · GD 0
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Australia in the squad widget for the player list
Paraguay
Group standing
3rd · 4 pts · GD -2
Next match
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Squad research
Select Paraguay in the squad widget for the player list
Türkiye
Group standing
4th · 3 pts · GD -2
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Türkiye in the squad widget for the player list

Group E — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group E, Germany, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Curacao make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope.

Full Group E standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group E standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Germany flagGermany3201104+66
2Côte d'Ivoire flagCôte d'Ivoire320142+26
3Ecuador flagEcuador31112204
4Curacao flagCuracao301219-81
Germany
Group standing
1st · 6 pts · GD +6
Next match
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Squad research
Select Germany in the squad widget for the player list
Côte d'Ivoire
Group standing
2nd · 6 pts · GD +2
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Côte d'Ivoire in the squad widget for the player list
Ecuador
Group standing
3rd · 4 pts · GD 0
Next match
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Squad research
Select Ecuador in the squad widget for the player list
Curacao
Group standing
4th · 1 pts · GD -8
Next match
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Squad research
Select Curacao in the squad widget for the player list

Group F — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group F, Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope.

Full Group F standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group F standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Netherlands flagNetherlands3210104+67
2Japan flagJapan312073+45
3Sweden flagSweden31117704
4Tunisia flagTunisia3003212-100
Netherlands
Group standing
1st · 7 pts · GD +6
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Netherlands in the squad widget for the player list
Japan
Group standing
2nd · 5 pts · GD +4
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Japan in the squad widget for the player list
Sweden
Group standing
3rd · 4 pts · GD 0
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Sweden in the squad widget for the player list
Tunisia
Group standing
4th · 0 pts · GD -10
Next match
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Squad research
Select Tunisia in the squad widget for the player list

Group G — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group G, Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope.

Full Group G standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group G standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Belgium flagBelgium312062+45
2Egypt flagEgypt312053+25
3Iran flagIran30303303
4New Zealand flagNew Zealand3012410-61
Belgium
Group standing
1st · 5 pts · GD +4
Next match
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Squad research
Select Belgium in the squad widget for the player list
Egypt
Group standing
2nd · 5 pts · GD +2
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Egypt in the squad widget for the player list
Iran
Group standing
3rd · 3 pts · GD 0
Next match
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Squad research
Select Iran in the squad widget for the player list
New Zealand
Group standing
4th · 1 pts · GD -6
Next match
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Squad research
Select New Zealand in the squad widget for the player list

Group H — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group H, Spain, Cape Verde Islands, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope.

Full Group H standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group H standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Spain flagSpain321050+57
2Cape Verde Islands flagCape Verde Islands30302203
3Uruguay flagUruguay302134-12
4Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia302115-42
Spain
Group standing
1st · 7 pts · GD +5
Next match
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Squad research
Select Spain in the squad widget for the player list
Cape Verde Islands
Group standing
2nd · 3 pts · GD 0
Next match
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Squad research
Select Cape Verde Islands in the squad widget for the player list
Uruguay
Group standing
3rd · 2 pts · GD -1
Next match
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Squad research
Select Uruguay in the squad widget for the player list
Saudi Arabia
Group standing
4th · 2 pts · GD -4
Next match
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Squad research
Select Saudi Arabia in the squad widget for the player list

Group I — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group I, France, Norway, Senegal, Iraq make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope.

Full Group I standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group I standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1France flagFrance3300102+89
2Norway flagNorway320187+16
3Senegal flagSenegal310286+23
4Iraq flagIraq3003112-110
France
Group standing
1st · 9 pts · GD +8
Next match
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Squad research
Select France in the squad widget for the player list
Norway
Group standing
2nd · 6 pts · GD +1
Next match
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Squad research
Select Norway in the squad widget for the player list
Senegal
Group standing
3rd · 3 pts · GD +2
Next match
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Squad research
Select Senegal in the squad widget for the player list
Iraq
Group standing
4th · 0 pts · GD -11
Next match
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Squad research
Select Iraq in the squad widget for the player list

Group J — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group J, Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope.

Full Group J standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group J standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Argentina flagArgentina330081+79
2Austria flagAustria31116604
3Algeria flagAlgeria311157-24
4Jordan flagJordan300338-50
Argentina
Group standing
1st · 9 pts · GD +7
Next match
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Squad research
Select Argentina in the squad widget for the player list
Austria
Group standing
2nd · 4 pts · GD 0
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Austria in the squad widget for the player list
Algeria
Group standing
3rd · 4 pts · GD -2
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Algeria in the squad widget for the player list
Jordan
Group standing
4th · 0 pts · GD -5
Next match
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Squad research
Select Jordan in the squad widget for the player list

Group K — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group K, Colombia, Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope.

Full Group K standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group K standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Colombia flagColombia321041+37
2Portugal flagPortugal312061+55
3Congo DR flagCongo DR311143+14
4Uzbekistan flagUzbekistan3003211-90
Colombia
Group standing
1st · 7 pts · GD +3
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Colombia in the squad widget for the player list
Portugal
Group standing
2nd · 5 pts · GD +5
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Portugal in the squad widget for the player list
Congo DR
Group standing
3rd · 4 pts · GD +1
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Congo DR in the squad widget for the player list
Uzbekistan
Group standing
4th · 0 pts · GD -9
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Uzbekistan in the squad widget for the player list

Group L — World Cup 2026 teams

In Group L, England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama make up the four-team line-up for the group stage (June 11–27, 2026). The top two places qualify automatically for the Round of 32, and a strong third-place finish can still matter under the eight-best-third rule — so standings, goal difference and the final group fixtures all shape knockout hope.

Full Group L standings · Group-stage schedule · Browse squads in the widget

Group L standings snapshot

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1England flagEngland321062+47
2Croatia flagCroatia32015506
3Ghana flagGhana31112204
4Panama flagPanama300304-40
England
Group standing
1st · 7 pts · GD +4
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select England in the squad widget for the player list
Croatia
Group standing
2nd · 6 pts · GD 0
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Croatia in the squad widget for the player list
Ghana
Group standing
3rd · 4 pts · GD 0
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Ghana in the squad widget for the player list
Panama
Group standing
4th · 0 pts · GD -4
Next match
See the match schedule for kickoff context
Squad research
Select Panama in the squad widget for the player list

World Cup 2026 squad widget

The squad widget is the right place to browse all tournament teams without creating low-value pages for every country. Use the team selector in the widget header, or click a nation in the group guide above to jump here with that squad pre-selected. Then use the match schedule and groups and standings to understand fixture pressure.

For betting research, do not treat squad names as picks. The useful signals come closer to kickoff: confirmed lineups, injuries, suspensions, travel, rest days, group-table requirements and live odds movement.

How teams and squads affect World Cup betting

Team pages are useful only when they answer a real betting or schedule question. A squad list alone is not enough. Before a World Cup match, compare the published squad with the expected lineup, recent minutes, injury reports, suspension risk and the team's tactical role in the group. A favourite resting players in a final group match can be a very different betting proposition from the same favourite chasing qualification.

Start with the fixture. Check venue, kickoff time, time zone, travel, rest days and group-table need. Then check whether the market already priced in the obvious story. Host nations can attract public money, especially around Canada, Mexico and the United States, so compare odds carefully before assuming the story creates value.

Before team markets

  • Check outright, group winner and to qualify market rules
  • Compare depth, injuries and likely rotation
  • Review group draw and possible knockout path
  • Confirm whether the price already moved after squad news

Before match markets

  • Wait for confirmed lineups where possible
  • Compare team news with current odds, not old prices
  • Use standings and schedule context before final group games
  • Avoid betting on reputation without tactical fit

Why this page covers all teams in one hub

For this site, a strong World Cup section should be useful to Canadian readers and gambling-aware search intent. Creating dozens of near-identical team pages would dilute the section and make maintenance worse. Instead, this page covers all squads through the widget and the team snapshot, while dedicated editorial pages focus on the three host nations and match previews where there is enough context to add real value.

This approach gives Google a better page for broad queries such as World Cup 2026 teams, World Cup 2026 squads, qualified countries and World Cup 2026 player lists, while keeping the internal linking clean for the pages most likely to matter to Canadian bettors.

World Cup 2026 top scorers

Top scorer markets can move quickly after goals, injuries and rotation news. Use the widget below as a tournament-wide reference, then check current sportsbook prices before placing any futures or player-market wager.

Where to bet on World Cup 2026 teams in Canada

Team and squad betting can include outright winner, group winner, to qualify, top scorer, player props and match-specific markets. Canadian players should compare licensing, province availability, market depth, futures rules, cash-out availability, CAD banking, mobile usability and responsible gambling tools before depositing.

The review cards below are research starting points from CasinosInCanada. They do not guarantee that every brand offers every World Cup team market in every province. Always confirm the latest sportsbook market list, bonus terms and settlement rules directly with the operator.

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  • RocketPlay: Check mobile flow, CAD banking and review notes before using an account during busy tournament matchdays. Confirm whether World Cup team, futures and player markets are available before depositing.
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What to verify

  • Province eligibility, legal age and operator licensing
  • Outright winner, group winner, to qualify and top scorer markets
  • Cash-out rules, dead-heat rules and futures settlement terms
  • Responsible gambling tools, including limits and cool-off options

Useful site guides

Editor notes and last updated logic

Live squad data

Sportmonks widgets provide squad and top-scorer data. The server-rendered team list gives readers and crawlers a stable snapshot of all teams by group.

SEO coverage

This page targets World Cup 2026 teams, squads, qualified countries, player lists, host nations and team betting research without creating thin pages for every country.

Review process

The page is reviewed when squad context, team data, match pages or betting guidance changes. The byline date shows the latest editorial review date.

World Cup 2026 news and updates

Stay close to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with headlines on squads, injuries, host-city fixtures, group-table pressure and knockout-path changes across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Use this feed for tournament context before you compare squad markets, open the match schedule, groups or host-team pages.

Stories may also cover football betting angles — market moves, preview notes and responsible-play reminders — when they are relevant to World Cup matchdays. They are editorial picks from CasinosInCanada, not betting advice or guaranteed picks.

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Tournament and betting resources

Pick the section that fits your next step — World Cup schedules, groups and host-team pages for fixture research, then casino ratings, sportsbooks and trusted operators for safer betting and payout checks in Canada.

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Play Responsibly — Stay In Control

Sports betting and online casinos are entertainment, not income. The CasinosInCanada World Cup coverage is led by Michael Turner, Sports Editor, who works directly with Canadian players every week, and during the FIFA World Cup 2026 the single biggest factor that separates a controlled tournament from a stressful one is setting limits before you deposit or place a bet. Daily fixtures, live odds and national-team emotion can push you to chase losses or bet outside your plan. If gambling stops being fun, take a step back, set a hard limit, or self-exclude — the tools below are mandatory at every AGCO-licensed operator in Ontario and available at the vast majority of offshore brands we cover.

Set Time & Loss Limits

Every licensed Canadian sportsbook and casino must offer deposit, loss, wager and session-time caps in the cashier — set them before the opening World Cup match, not after a losing bet slip.

Take a Cool-Off / Self-Exclude

One PlaySmart self-exclusion blocks every AGCO operator at once. Offshore brands offer 24h cool-off through to permanent exclusion if World Cup matchdays feel harder to control.

Talk to a Specialist

If gambling is causing financial or emotional harm during the tournament, the Canadian helpline below is free, confidential and available 24/7 in every province.

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FAQ

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has 48 teams, split into 12 groups of four. It is the first World Cup played in the expanded 48-team format.

Use the Sportmonks squad widget on this page to browse tournament squad information. The widget updates separately from the editorial text and should be checked again close to kickoff.

CasinosInCanada keeps dedicated team pages for Canada, Mexico and the United States because they are host nations and match the strongest Canadian search and betting intent.

Yes. Each group on this page shows standings snapshots, upcoming fixtures and per-team research notes, alongside squad and top-scorer widgets. The groups page and match schedule add full table and schedule context.

Creating 48 similar team pages would add a lot of thin content. This page gives a stronger central teams hub, while standalone pages are reserved for host nations and high-value match previews.

Squad news should be combined with confirmed lineups, injuries, suspensions, rest days, group-table motivation, venue and current odds. A player list alone is not enough for a bet.

Yes, sportsbooks may offer outright winner, group winner, to qualify, top scorer and team match markets. Availability varies by province and operator, so always check terms and market rules.

The squad and top-scorer widgets are powered by Sportmonks and update automatically. Editorial content is reviewed when squad context, fixtures, host-team pages or betting guidance changes.