How does the 2026 World Cup draw work?

The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. Teams are allocated to pots based on FIFA rankings, and the draw respects confederation limits, host assignments, and ensures the top 4 seeded teams are placed in separate quarters of the knockout bracket.

What are the FIFA draw rules for World Cup 2026?

Key rules include: (1) Host nations (USA, Mexico, Canada) are pre-assigned to Groups A, B, C; (2) Maximum two UEFA teams per group; (3) Other confederations limited to one team per group; (4) Top 4 ranked teams must occupy different quarters with specific halving constraints.

Can I simulate multiple World Cup tournaments?

Yes! The simulator offers multiple modes: Manual (drag and drop), Step-by-Step (click to place next team), Fill Pot (auto-complete current pot), and Fill All (complete entire tournament instantly). Each respects all FIFA constraints.

What is the Statistics Center in the World Cup simulator?

The Statistics Center runs 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations to calculate the probability of each team facing specific opponents and their most likely group compositions. It provides data-driven insights into tournament possibilities.

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FIFA World Cup 2026

The Biggest World Cup Ever

48 teams · 12 groups · 104 matches · 16 cities

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Knockout Bracket

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Final

3rd place

Best 3rd-Place Race

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The 8 best third-placed teams qualify for the Round of 32 — updates with live results.

#	Team	Grp
	South Korea	A
	Qatar	B
	Haiti	C
	Australia	D
	Ivory Coast	E
	Sweden	F
	Iran	G
	Saudi Arabia	H
9	Iraq	I
10	Austria	J
11	Uzbekistan	K
12	Ghana	L