Question 1

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams, expanded from 32 in previous editions. Teams are divided into 12 groups of 4, with the top 2 from each group advancing to the knockout stage.

Question 2

What is the format of the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 World Cup uses a new format with 48 teams in 12 groups of 4. The top 2 teams from each group (24 teams) plus 8 best third-placed teams advance to a 32-team knockout bracket: Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and the Final. There are 104 matches in total.

Question 3

How does the World Cup 2026 simulator work?

Accepted Answer

The simulator lets you predict every match of the 2026 World Cup. You progress through three stages: Continental Playoffs, Group Stage (12 groups of 4), and Knockout Rounds (R32 to Final). For each match, you can enter an exact score or pick a winner and let the app generate a realistic scoreline.

Question 4

Who are the favorites to win World Cup 2026?

Accepted Answer

The top favorites for the 2026 World Cup include Spain (defending champions), France, England, Brazil, Argentina, and Germany. Dark horse teams include Colombia, Japan, the United States (as co-hosts), and Portugal.

Question 5

Is the World Cup 2026 simulator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the World Cup 2026 Simulator is completely free to use. No sign-up is required to simulate. You can optionally create an account to save your predictions and share them with a unique link.

Teams

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

Group G

Group H

Group I

Group J

Group K

Group L

Playoff Teams

UEFA Playoffs

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Path B

Path C

Path D

Intercontinental Playoffs

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