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FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture difficulty for all 48 teams. Difficulty ratings are derived from FIFA world rankings — filter by group or adjust the matchday range to plan your World Cup fantasy football picks. Have questions? See the FAQs ↓

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Filter by group 48 teams
Team Grp Score
Mexico MEX Grp A A
RSA H
KOR H
CZE A
13
United States USA Grp D D
PAR H
AUS H
TUR A
13
Belgium BEL Grp G G
EGY H
IRN H
NZL A
13
Argentina ARG Grp J J
ALG H
AUT H
JOR A
13
South Korea KOR Grp A A
CZE H
MEX A
RSA A
12
Canada CAN Grp B B
BIH H
QAT H
SUI A
12
Switzerland SUI Grp B B
QAT A
BIH H
CAN H
12
Brazil BRA Grp C C
MAR H
HAI H
SCO A
12
Australia AUS Grp D D
TUR H
USA A
PAR A
12
Germany GER Grp E E
CUW H
CIV H
ECU A
12
Spain ESP Grp H H
CPV H
KSA H
URY A
12
France FRA Grp I I
SEN H
IRQ H
NOR A
12
Portugal POR Grp K K
COD H
UZB H
COL A
12
Qatar QAT Grp B B
SUI H
CAN A
BIH A
11
Morocco MAR Grp C C
BRA A
SCO A
HAI H
11
Egypt EGY Grp G G
BEL A
NZL A
IRN H
11
Uruguay URY Grp H H
KSA A
CPV H
ESP H
11
Iran IRN Grp G G
NZL H
BEL A
EGY A
11
England ENG Grp L L
CRO H
GHA H
PAN A
11
Colombia COL Grp K K
UZB A
COD H
POR H
11
South Africa RSA Grp A A
MEX A
CZE A
KOR H
10
Czechia CZE Grp A A
KOR A
RSA H
MEX H
10
Bosnia-Herzegovina BIH Grp B B
CAN A
SUI A
QAT H
10
Paraguay PAR Grp D D
USA A
TUR A
AUS H
10
Turkey TUR Grp D D
AUS A
PAR H
USA H
10
Netherlands NED Grp F F
JPN H
SWE H
TUN A
10
Ecuador ECU Grp E E
CIV A
CUW H
GER H
10
New Zealand NZL Grp G G
IRN A
EGY H
BEL H
10
Senegal SEN Grp I I
FRA A
NOR A
IRQ H
10
Algeria ALG Grp J J
ARG A
JOR A
AUT H
10
Austria AUT Grp J J
JOR H
ARG A
ALG A
10
Croatia CRO Grp L L
ENG A
PAN A
GHA H
10
Japan JPN Grp F F
NED A
TUN A
SWE H
9
Ivory Coast CIV Grp E E
ECU H
GER A
CUW A
9
Norway NOR Grp I I
IRQ A
SEN H
FRA H
9
Jordan JOR Grp J J
AUT A
ALG H
ARG H
9
Haiti HAI Grp C C
SCO H
BRA A
MAR A
8
Scotland SCO Grp C C
HAI A
MAR H
BRA H
8
Curaçao CUW Grp E E
GER A
ECU A
CIV H
8
Cape Verde Islands CPV Grp H H
ESP A
URY A
KSA H
8
Saudi Arabia KSA Grp H H
URY H
ESP A
CPV A
8
Iraq IRQ Grp I I
NOR H
FRA A
SEN A
8
Congo DR COD Grp K K
POR A
COL A
UZB H
8
Ghana GHA Grp L L
PAN H
ENG A
CRO A
8
Uzbekistan UZB Grp K K
COL H
POR A
COD A
8
Sweden SWE Grp F F
TUN H
NED A
JPN A
7
Tunisia TUN Grp F F
SWE A
JPN H
NED H
7
Panama PAN Grp L L
GHA A
CRO H
ENG H
7
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Rankings data: 26 May 2026

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This free World Cup 2026 fixture difficulty planner lets you compare all 48 teams' group stage fixtures at a glance. Difficulty ratings are derived from FIFA world rankings and mapped to the same 1–5 scale used on our FPL fixture difficulty table. Use the matchday slider to focus on any part of the group stage, and filter by group to compare players within the same pool. No signup, no paywall — just the data you need to plan your World Cup fantasy squad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is FIFA World Cup 2026 Fantasy Football?
FIFA World Cup 2026 Fantasy Football is an official game run by FIFA that lets you build a squad of real players competing at the tournament, earning points based on real-world performances. You pick players within a budget, make transfers between matchdays, and compete against friends or globally.
How are fixture difficulty ratings calculated for World Cup 2026?
Ratings are derived from FIFA world rankings and mapped to a 1–5 scale. The top 8 ranked nations are rated 5 (hardest to face), ranks 9–16 are 4, ranks 17–24 are 3, ranks 25–35 are 2, and the rest are 1. A team's fixture difficulty equals the strength rating of their opponent.
Which teams have the easiest group stage fixtures at the 2026 World Cup?
The table is sorted by Score descending by default, so teams at the top have the easiest overall group stage run. Use the matchday slider to isolate a specific round, or filter by group to compare teams within the same pool.
How do I use this table to plan my World Cup fantasy squad?
Look for teams with mostly green (1–2) cells across the group stage. Their players are likely to perform well and score fantasy points. Use the group filter to narrow down to a specific pool when deciding between similar players, and the matchday slider to focus on the round you're targeting for transfers.
What does the Score column mean?
Score sums each team's fixture difficulties across the selected matchday range. A higher score means easier fixtures overall. Adjust the slider to score just MD1 or any subset of the group stage — the sort order updates instantly.
What is H and A in World Cup fixtures?
H (home) and A (away) indicate the nominal designation used for each fixture. All 2026 World Cup group stage games are played at neutral venues across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, so there is no significant home advantage for most nations — except potentially for the three host nations.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 features 48 teams for the first time, up from 32 at previous tournaments. Teams are divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 32.
When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on 11 June 2026 and concludes with the final on 19 July 2026. The group stage runs from 11 June to 27 June, giving fantasy managers three matchdays before the knockout rounds begin.
Why are difficulty ratings based on FIFA world rankings?
Unlike club football, there is no official World Cup Fantasy difficulty rating from FIFA. World rankings are the most objective and widely recognised measure of international team strength, updated after every international window to reflect recent competitive results.
Will knockout round fixtures be added?
Yes. Once the group stage concludes and Round of 32 pairings are confirmed, knockout fixtures and difficulty ratings will be added. Bookmark this page to check back as the tournament progresses.
Where are the 2026 World Cup matches played?
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, across 16 cities including New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, and Guadalajara — making it the most geographically spread World Cup ever.
How does this compare to the FPL fixture difficulty table?
The FPL fixture difficulty table covers all 20 Premier League teams across the full 38-gameweek season, using official FPL difficulty ratings. This World Cup table covers 48 international teams across the group stage, using FIFA ranking-based ratings. Both use the same 1–5 colour scale.