2026 FIFA World Cup Teams

Learn about all the 2026 World Cup teams playing in this year’s tournament. Below, we’ve featured each team that has already qualified, as well as each squad still competing for a spot in the world’s biggest soccer tournament. Check out the World Cup winning team odds below and see where each team stands heading into this Summer’s event.

2026 World Cup Team Rankings 

Below, we’ve highlighted the latest FIFA World Cup team rankings and odds for all participating teams. We’ve highlighted how each team got here, its previous success at the World Cup, and its projection for this year’s tournament. Click on the odds to place a bet! All odds are courtesy of bet365 and were last updated on Mar 19, 2026:

1. Spain

• Qualifiers Record: 5-1-0 (UEFA Group E Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 16
• Best World Cup Finish: Champions (2010)
• Team Strengths: Star Power (Lamine Yamal), Offensively Strong
• Team Weaknesses: Young/Inexperienced
• World Cup 2026 Projection: World Cup Final

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-6600
To Win Group	-500
Reach World Cup Final	+225
Win World Cup Final	+450

2. Argentina

• Qualifiers Record: 12-2-4 (CONMEBOL Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 18
• Best World Cup Finish: Champions (2022, 1986, 1978)
• Team Strengths: Reigning Champions, Deep Roster
• Team Weaknesses: Messi Questionable to Participate
• World Cup 2026 Projection: World Cup Final

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-4000
To Win Group	-300
Reach World Cup Final	+400
Win World Cup Final	+800

3. France

• Qualifiers Record: 5-1-0 (UEFA Group D Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 17
• Best World Cup Finish: Champions (1998, 2018)
• Team Strengths: Star Power (Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele)
• Team Weaknesses: Loss of Momentum (Nations League Struggles)
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Semi-Finals

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-2500
To Win Group	-225
Reach World Cup Final	+400
Win World Cup Final	+800

4. England

• Qualifiers Record: 8-0-0 (UEFA Group K Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 16
• Best World Cup Finish: Champions (1966)
• Team Strengths: Explosive Offence, Star Power (Harry Kane)
• Team Weaknesses: Lacks Urgency, New Manager
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Semi-Finals

	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-6600
To Win Group	-350
Reach World Cup Final	+275
Win World Cup Final	+550

5. Brazil

• Qualifiers Record: 8-4-6 (5th Place at CONMEBOL)
• World Cup Appearances: 22
• Best World Cup Finish: Champions (2002, 1994, 1970, 1962, 1958)
• Team Strengths: Offensively Strong
• Team Weaknesses: Lack of Team Chemistry
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Quarterfinals

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-6600
To Win Group	-600
Reach World Cup Final	+400
Win World Cup Final	+800

6. Portugal

• Qualifiers Record: 4-1-1 (UEFA Group F Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 8
• Best World Cup Finish: 3rd (1966)
• Team Strengths: Recent Success at Nations League
• Team Weaknesses: Reliant on an Aging Cristiano Ronaldo
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Quarterfinals

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-3300
To Win Group	-250
Reach World Cup Final	+500
Win World Cup Final	+1100

7. Netherlands

• Qualifiers Record: 6-2-0 (UEFA Group G Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 11
• Best World Cup Finish: Runners-Up (1974, 1978, 2010)
• Team Strengths: Elite Defence
• Team Weaknesses: Lack of Recent National Success
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Quarterfinals

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-1000
To Win Group	-138
Reach World Cup Final	+700
Win World Cup Final	+2000

8. Morocco

• Qualifiers Record: 8-0-0 (CAF Group E Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 6
• Best World Cup Finish: Fourth (2022)
• Team Strengths: Experienced Roster
• Team Weaknesses: Tough Draw at World Cup, Panics Under Pressure
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-800
To Win Group	+600
Reach World Cup Final	+2500
Win World Cup Final	+5000

9. Belgium

• Qualifiers Record: 5-3-0 (UEFA Group J Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 14
• Best World Cup Finish: Third (2018)
• Team Strengths: Experienced Roster, Advantageous Draw at World Cup
• Team Weaknesses: Recent Struggles in International Play
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Quarterfinals

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-3300
To Win Group	-275
Reach World Cup Final	+1400
Win World Cup Final	+3300

10. Germany

• Qualifiers Record: 5-0-1 (UEFA Group A Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 20
• Best World Cup Finish: Champions (2014, 1990, 1974, 1954)
• Team Strengths: Talent-filled Roster
• Team Weaknesses: Recent Slump at the World Cup
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 16

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-3300
To Win Group	-350
Reach World Cup Final	+550
Win World Cup Final	+1200

11. Croatia

• Qualifiers Record: 7-1-0 (UEFA Group L Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 6
• Best World Cup Finish: Runners-Up (2018)
• Team Strengths: Superb Defence
• Team Weaknesses: Aging Roster
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 16

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-400
To Win Group	+350
Reach World Cup Final	+4000
Win World Cup Final	+10000

12. Senegal

• Qualifiers Record: 7-3-0 (CAF Group B Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 3
• Best World Cup Finish: Quarterfinals (2002)
• Team Strengths: Incredibly Skilled Team, Plenty of Depth
• Team Weaknesses: Tough Draw in the Tournament
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 16

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-200
To Win Group	+700
Reach World Cup Final	+4000
Win World Cup Final	+10000

13. Colombia

• Qualifiers Record: 7-7-4 (Third Place at CONMEBOL)
• World Cup Appearances: 6
• Best World Cup Finish: Quarterfinals (2014)
• Team Strengths: Sensational Offence
• Team Weaknesses: Inconsistent Play
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-700
To Win Group	+250
Reach World Cup Final	+2000
Win World Cup Final	+5000

14. USA

• Qualifiers Record: N/A (Hosts)
• World Cup Appearances: 11
• Best World Cup Finish: Third (1930)
• Team Strengths: Explosive offence, Home Field Advantage
• Team Weaknesses: Inexperienced
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 16

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-500
To Win Group	+125
Reach World Cup Final	+2800
Win World Cup Final	+8000

15. Mexico

• Qualifiers Record: N/A (Hosts)
• World Cup Appearances: 17
• Best World Cup Finish: Quarterfinals (1970, 1986)
• Team Strengths: Home Field Advantage
• Team Weaknesses: Recent Lacklustre Play in International Competition
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 16

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-550
To Win Group	+110
Reach World Cup Final	+2200
Win World Cup Final	+6600

16. Uruguay

• Qualifiers Record: 7-7-4 (4th Place at CONMEBOL)
• World Cup Appearances: 14
• Best World Cup Finish: Champions (1930, 1950)
• Team Strengths: Strong Offence, Unorthodox Attacking Strategy
• Team Weaknesses: Inconsistent Play
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-600
To Win Group	+400
Reach World Cup Final	+2200
Win World Cup Final	+6600

17. Switzerland

• Qualifiers Record: 6-4-2 (UEFA Group B Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 12
• Best World Cup Finish: Quarterfinals (1934, 1938, 1954)
• Team Strengths: Experienced, Consistent Play
• Team Weaknesses: Lacks Star Power
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-700
To Win Group	+125
Reach World Cup Final	+4000
Win World Cup Final	+10000

18. Japan

• Qualifiers Record: 7-2-1 (AFC Third Round Group C Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 7
• Best World Cup Finish: Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
• Team Strengths: Experienced, Battle-tested
• Team Weaknesses: Lacks Depth
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-225
To Win Group	+350
Reach World Cup Final	+3300
Win World Cup Final	+10000

19. Iran

• Qualifiers Record: 7-2-1 (AFC Third Round Group A Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 6
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2022)
• Team Strengths: Experienced Group
• Team Weaknesses: Lacks Depth
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-200
To Win Group	+600
Reach World Cup Final	+12500
Win World Cup Final	+50000

20. Korea Republic

• Qualifiers Record: 6-4-0 (AFC Third Round Group B Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 11
• Best World Cup Finish: Fourth (2002)
• Team Strengths: Experienced Roster
• Team Weaknesses: Ageing Roster, Lacks Firepower
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-225
To Win Group	+400
Reach World Cup Final	+12500
Win World Cup Final	+50000

21. Ecuador

• Qualifiers Record: 8-8-2 (Runners-Up at CONEMBOL)
• World Cup Appearances: 4
• Best World Cup Finish: Round of 16 (2006)
• Team Strengths: Elite Defence
• Team Weaknesses: Mediocre Offence
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-1000
To Win Group	+400
Reach World Cup Final	+2800
Win World Cup Final	+8000

22. Austria

• Qualifiers Record: 6-1-1 (UEFA Group H Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 8
• Best World Cup Finish: Third (1954)
• Team Strengths: High-Pace Squad
• Team Weaknesses: Ageing Roster
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-400
To Win Group	+450
Reach World Cup Final	+6600
Win World Cup Final	+15000

23. Australia

• Qualifiers Record: 5-4-1 (AFC Third Round Group C Runners-Up)
• World Cup Appearances: 6
• Best World Cup Finish: Round of 16 (2006, 2022)
• Team Strengths: Talented Young Core
• Team Weaknesses: Can Struggle to Control the Pace of a Match
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-110
To Win Group	+650
Reach World Cup Final	+12500
Win World Cup Final	+50000

24. Algeria

• Qualifiers Record: 8-1-1 (CAF Group G Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 4
• Best World Cup Finish: Round of 16 (2014)
• Team Strengths: High Upside
• Team Weaknesses: Inconsistent Play
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-275
To Win Group	+550
Reach World Cup Final	+12500
Win World Cup Final	+40000

25. Canada

• Qualifiers Record: N/A (Hosts)
• World Cup Appearances: 2
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1986, 2022)
• Team Strengths: High Upside
• Team Weaknesses: Injury Concerns for Top Players (Alphonso Davies)
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

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World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-225
To Win Group	+650
Reach World Cup Final	+8000
Win World Cup Final	+25000

26. Egypt

• Qualifiers Record: 8-2-0 (CAF Group A Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 3
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1990, 2018)
• Team Strengths: Star Power (Mohammed Salah)
• Team Weaknesses: Lacklustre Play at World Cup Historically
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-275
To Win Group	+450
Reach World Cup Final	+10000
Win World Cup Final	+30000

27. Norway

• Qualifiers Record: 8-0-0 (UEFA Group I Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 3
• Best World Cup Finish: Round of 16 (1998)
• Team Strengths: Star Power (Erling Haaland), Great Depth
• Team Weaknesses: Inexperience at World Cup
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-500
To Win Group	+275
Reach World Cup Final	+1000
Win World Cup Final	+2500

28. Panama

• Qualifiers Record: 3-3-0 (CONCACAF Group A Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 1
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (2018)
• Team Strengths: High-Energy Group
• Team Weaknesses: Tough Draw in Group Stage
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Round of 32

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	+175
To Win Group	+5000
Reach World Cup Final	+30000
Win World Cup Final	+150000

29. Cote d’Ivoire

• Qualifiers Record: 8-2-0 (CAF Group F Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 3
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (2006, 2010, 2014)
• Team Strengths: Stellar Defence
• Team Weaknesses: Inexperienced Squad
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-450
To Win Group	+700
Reach World Cup Final	+10000
Win World Cup Final	+30000

30. Scotland

• Qualifiers Record: 4-1-1 (UEFA Group C Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 9
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998)
• Team Strengths: Relentless, High Motor Squad
• Team Weaknesses: Lack of Offensive Talent
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-350
To Win Group	+1200
Reach World Cup Final	+8000
Win World Cup Final	+25000

31. Paraguay

• Qualifiers Record: 7-7-4 (Sixth Place at CONMEBOL)
• World Cup Appearances: 8
• Best World Cup Finish: Quarterfinals (2010)
• Team Strengths: Solid Defence
• Team Weaknesses: Poor Goalkeeping
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-250
To Win Group	+300
Reach World Cup Final	+5000
Win World Cup Final	+15000

32. Tunisia

• Qualifiers Record: 9-1-0 (CAF Group H Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 6
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022)
• Team Strengths: Terrific Defence
• Team Weaknesses: Undergoing Coaching Change
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-125
To Win Group	+650
Reach World Cup Final	+15000
Win World Cup Final	+50000

33. Uzbekistan

• Qualifiers Record: 6-3-1 (AFC Third Round Group A Runners-Up)
• World Cup Appearances: 0
• Best World Cup Finish: N/A
• Team Strengths: Strong Defence
• Team Weaknesses: Lack of Experience
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	+175
To Win Group	+3300
Reach World Cup Final	+40000
Win World Cup Final	+200000

34. Qatar

• Qualifiers Record: 1-1-0 (AFC Fourth Round Group A Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 1
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (2022)
• Team Strengths: Strong Defence
• Team Weaknesses: Lack of Upside
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	+175
To Win Group	+2500
Reach World Cup Final	+25000
Win World Cup Final	+100000

35. South Africa

• Qualifiers Record: 5-3-2 (CAF Group C Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 3
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1998, 2002, 2010)
• Team Strengths: High Upside
• Team Weaknesses: Roster Eligibility Issues
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	+110
To Win Group	+1200
Reach World Cup Final	+25000
Win World Cup Final	+100000

36. Saudi Arabia

• Qualifiers Record: 1-1-0 (AFC Fourth Round Group B Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 6
• Best World Cup Finish: Round of 16 (1994)
• Team Strengths: History of Generating Upsets
• Team Weaknesses: Mediocre in Recent International Play
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-125
To Win Group	+1600
Reach World Cup Final	+25000
Win World Cup Final	+100000

37. Jordan

• Qualifiers Record: 4-4-2 (AFC Third Round Group B Runners-Up)
• World Cup Appearances: 0
• Best World Cup Finish: N/A
• Team Strengths: Recent History of Generating Upsets
• Team Weaknesses: Inexperienced Squad
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	+240
To Win Group	+4000
Reach World Cup Final	+50000
Win World Cup Final	+250000

38. Cabo Verde

• Qualifiers Record: 7-2-1 (CAF Group D Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 0
• Best World Cup Finish: N/A
• Team Strengths: High Motor Squad
• Team Weaknesses: Inexperienced, Lacks Star Power
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	+162
To Win Group	+5000
Reach World Cup Final	+40000
Win World Cup Final	+200000

39. Ghana

• Qualifiers Record: 8-1-1 (CAF Group I Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 4
• Best World Cup Finish: Quarterfinals (2010)
• Team Strengths: Deep Roster
• Team Weaknesses: Inconsistent Play at the International Level
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	-188
To Win Group	+1000
Reach World Cup Final	+10000
Win World Cup Final	+40000

40. Curacao

• Qualifiers Record: 3-3-0 (CONCACAF Group B Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 0
• Best World Cup Finish: N/A
• Team Strengths: High Motor
• Team Weaknesses: Inexperienced
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	+700
To Win Group	+10000
Reach World Cup Final	+40000
Win World Cup Final	+200000

41. Haiti

• Qualifiers Record: 3-2-1 (CONCACAF Group C Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 1
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1974)
• Team Strengths: High-Pace Squad
• Team Weaknesses: Lack of Depth
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	+900
To Win Group	+10000
Reach World Cup Final	+50000
Win World Cup Final	+300000

42. New Zealand

• Qualifiers Record: 2-0-0 (OFC Third Round Winners)
• World Cup Appearances: 2
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1982, 2010)
• Team Strengths: Strong Talent (Chris Wood)
• Team Weaknesses: Recent Struggles in International Play
• World Cup 2026 Projection: Group Stage

World Cup Stage	Odds
To Qualify from Group Stage	+137
To Win Group	+2000
Reach World Cup Final	+30000
Win World Cup Final	+150000

World Cup Teams Yet to Qualify

1. Italy – WR: #13 | UEFA Path A | -150 to Qualify
2. Denmark – WR: #21 | UEFA Path D | -150 to Qualify
3. Turkey – WR:#25 | UEFA Path C | -110 to Qualify
4. Ukraine – WR: #30 | UEFA Path B | +225 to Qualify
5. Poland – WR: #34 | UEFA Path B | +162 to Qualify
6. Wales – WR: #35 | UEFA Path A | +250 to Qualify
7. Sweden – WR: #42 | UEFA Path B |+250 to Qualify
8. Czechia – WR: #43 | UEFA Path D | +300 to Qualify
9. Slovakia – WR: #44 | UEFA Path C | +200 to Qualify
10. Congo DR – WR: #48 | Intercontinental Playoffs Group K
11. Romania – WR: #49 | UEFA Path C | +800 to Qualify
12. Iraq – WR: #58 | Intercontinental Playoffs Group I
13. Republic of Ireland – WR: #59 | UEFA Path D | +400 to Qualify
14. Albania – WR: #63 | UEFA Path B | +600 to Qualify
15. North Macedonia – WR: #66 | UEFA Path D | +1400 to Qualify
16. Northern Ireland – WR: #69 | UEFA Path A | +1600 to Qualify
17. Jamaica – WR: #70 | Intercontinental Playoffs Group K
18. Bosnia and Herzegovina – WR: #71 | UEFA Path A | +600 to Qualify
19. Bolivia – WR: #76 | Intercontinental Playoffs Group I
20. Kosovo – WR: #79 | UEFA Path C | +600 to Qualify
21. Suriname – WR: #123 | Intercontinental Playoffs Group I
22. New Caledonia – WR: #150 | Intercontinental Playoffs Group K

Final Whistle: 2026 World Cup Teams

Stay up to date with the latest 2026 World Cup team rankings found above to see who’s in the running for this year’s World Cup Trophy. From the Group Stage, to the Knockout Stage, all the way to the Final, each country competing is sure to put their best foot forward as they look to advance in this year’s tournament.

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