🇲🇽 Mexico

Group: Group A

Best finish: Quarter-finals

Mexico are listed in Group A for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Group: Group A

Best finish: Group stage

South Africa are listed in Group A for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇰🇷 South Korea

Group: Group A

Best finish: Fourth place

South Korea are listed in Group A for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇨🇿 Czechia

Group: Group A

Best finish: Runners-up as Czechoslovakia

Czechia are listed in Group A for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇨🇦 Canada

Group: Group B

Best finish: Group stage

Canada are listed in Group B for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇧🇦 Bosnia-Herzegovina

Group: Group B

Best finish: Group stage

Bosnia-Herzegovina are listed in Group B for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇶🇦 Qatar

Group: Group B

Best finish: Group stage

Qatar are listed in Group B for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Group: Group B

Best finish: Quarter-finals

Switzerland are listed in Group B for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Group: Group C

Best finish: Winners

Brazil are listed in Group C for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇲🇦 Morocco

Group: Group C

Best finish: Fourth place

Morocco are listed in Group C for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇭🇹 Haiti

Group: Group C

Best finish: Group stage

Haiti are listed in Group C for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🏴 Scotland

Group: Group C

Best finish: Group stage

Scotland are listed in Group C for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇺🇸 USA

Group: Group D

Best finish: Third place

USA are listed in Group D for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇵🇾 Paraguay

Group: Group D

Best finish: Quarter-finals

Paraguay are listed in Group D for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇦🇺 Australia

Group: Group D

Best finish: Round of 16

Australia are listed in Group D for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇹🇷 Türkiye

Group: Group D

Best finish: Third place

Türkiye are listed in Group D for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇩🇪 Germany

Group: Group E

Best finish: Winners

Germany are listed in Group E for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇨🇼 Curacao

Group: Group E

Best finish: Debut tournament

Curacao are listed in Group E for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

Group: Group E

Best finish: Group stage

Côte d'Ivoire are listed in Group E for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Group: Group E

Best finish: Round of 16

Ecuador are listed in Group E for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Group: Group F

Best finish: Runners-up

Netherlands are listed in Group F for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇯🇵 Japan

Group: Group F

Best finish: Round of 16

Japan are listed in Group F for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇸🇪 Sweden

Group: Group F

Best finish: Runners-up

Sweden are listed in Group F for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇹🇳 Tunisia

Group: Group F

Best finish: Group stage

Tunisia are listed in Group F for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇧🇪 Belgium

Group: Group G

Best finish: Third place

Belgium are listed in Group G for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇪🇬 Egypt

Group: Group G

Best finish: Group stage

Egypt are listed in Group G for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇮🇷 IR Iran

Group: Group G

Best finish: Group stage

IR Iran are listed in Group G for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Group: Group G

Best finish: Group stage

New Zealand are listed in Group G for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇪🇸 Spain

Group: Group H

Best finish: Winners

Spain are listed in Group H for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇨🇻 Cabo Verde

Group: Group H

Best finish: Debut tournament

Cabo Verde are listed in Group H for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Group: Group H

Best finish: Round of 16

Saudi Arabia are listed in Group H for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇺🇾 Uruguay

Group: Group H

Best finish: Winners

Uruguay are listed in Group H for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇫🇷 France

Group: Group I

Best finish: Winners

France are listed in Group I for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇸🇳 Senegal

Group: Group I

Best finish: Quarter-finals

Senegal are listed in Group I for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇳🇴 Norway

Group: Group I

Best finish: Round of 16

Norway are listed in Group I for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇮🇶 Iraq

Group: Group I

Best finish: Group stage

Iraq are listed in Group I for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇦🇷 Argentina

Group: Group J

Best finish: Winners

Argentina are listed in Group J for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇩🇿 Algeria

Group: Group J

Best finish: Round of 16

Algeria are listed in Group J for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇦🇹 Austria

Group: Group J

Best finish: Third place

Austria are listed in Group J for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇯🇴 Jordan

Group: Group J

Best finish: Debut tournament

Jordan are listed in Group J for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Group: Group K

Best finish: Third place

Portugal are listed in Group K for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇨🇩 Congo DR

Group: Group K

Best finish: Group stage as Zaire

Congo DR are listed in Group K for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Group: Group K

Best finish: Debut tournament

Uzbekistan are listed in Group K for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Group: Group K

Best finish: Quarter-finals

Colombia are listed in Group K for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🏴 England

Group: Group L

Best finish: Winners

England are listed in Group L for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇭🇷 Croatia

Group: Group L

Best finish: Runners-up

Croatia are listed in Group L for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇬🇭 Ghana

Group: Group L

Best finish: Quarter-finals

Ghana are listed in Group L for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.

🇵🇦 Panama

Group: Group L

Best finish: Group stage

Panama are listed in Group L for the 2026 football tournament. This independent fan guide focuses on India-time fixtures, group context, historical record, and beginner-friendly notes for Indian football followers.