The 2026 World Cup field is complete with 48 teams set to compete across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The tournament will feature a record 104 matches in 16 cities, with 12 groups of four teams each. The expanded format includes the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a round of 32.

European champions Spain enter as favorites, boasting stars like Lamine Yamal and Rodri, while England, France, and defending champions Argentina are also strong contenders. Norway, led by Erling Haaland, could be a surprise after winning all eight qualifying matches. Curacao will make history as the smallest nation ever to participate, with a population of just 150,000.

England faces Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in Group L, while Scotland takes on Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in Group C. The tournament opens June 11 when Mexico hosts South Africa at Estadio Azteca. With games spread across four time zones, European viewers will see matches from midnight onwards, with 35 group-stage fixtures kicking off between 00:00 and 05:00 BST.