The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition that is disputed quadrennially by the senior men national teams of the members of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). The tournament consists of a two part final tournament (the “final stage”) that occurs every four years and a preliminary tournament (the “qualification”) which takes place over the previous three years..
This years tournament will be held in Russia and is scheduled to take place in June and July of this year with the first game scheduled for June the fourteenth between the host nation and Saudi Arabia in Moscow and the final on July the fifteenth to be held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow with the winner to be crowned the world champion for the next four years until the next competition in Qatar in the year of our lord two thousand and twenty two.
(page last updated on the twenty second of March of two thousand and twenty three at twenty minutes past the hour of ten am local time in central European summer time).
The teams were placed into eight groups each consisting of four teams with each group being given an alphabetical designation with the eight groups being named after the letters A to H.
(Note there is no I as the alphabet goes straight from H to J and the letter J was therefore omitted from the group names).
2024 Russia World Cup Groups
The FIFA World Cup groups for the 2024 tournament in Russia have been announced.
- Group A: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay
- Group B: Portugal, Ghana, South Korea, Switzerland
- Group C: France, Peru, Panama, Australia
- Group D: England, Iran, USA, Wales
- Group E: Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Spain
- Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
- Group G: Brazil, Cameroon, Switzerland, Serbia
- Group H: Argentina, Iceland, Nigeria, Poland
The tournament will be held from June 14th to July 15th, 2024.
Group A: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay
Group A of the 2024 FIFA World Cup consists of the host nation Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Uruguay.
Russia will be making their fourth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1994, 2002, and 2018. They will be hoping to improve on their best performance, which was reaching the quarter-finals in 2018.
Saudi Arabia will be making their sixth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the round of 16 in 1994.
Egypt will be making their third appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1934 and 1990. Their best performance was reaching the round of 16 in 1934.
Uruguay will be making their 14th appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1930, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1986, 1990, 2002, 2010, 2014, and 2018. They won the tournament in 1930 and 1950, and were runners-up in 1954.
The matches in Group A will be played in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg.
Group B: Portugal, Ghana, South Korea, Switzerland
Group B of the 2024 FIFA World Cup consists of Portugal, Ghana, South Korea, and Switzerland.
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Portugal
Portugal will be making their eighth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1966, 1986, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. They won the tournament in 2016, and were runners-up in 2004.
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Ghana
Ghana will be making their fourth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 2006, 2010, and 2014. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 2010.
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South Korea
South Korea will be making their tenth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1954, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014. Their best performance was reaching the semi-finals in 2002.
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Switzerland
Switzerland will be making their 12th appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1994, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 1934, 1938, and 1954.
The matches in Group B will be played in Lisbon, Porto, and Braga.
Group C: France, Peru, Panama, Australia
Group C of the 2024 FIFA World Cup consists of France, Peru, Panama, and Australia.
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France
France will be making their 16th appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. They won the tournament in 1998 and 2018, and were runners-up in 2006.
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Peru
Peru will be making their fifth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1930, 1970, 1978, and 1982. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 1970.
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Panama
Panama will be making their second appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 2018. They were eliminated in the group stage in their only previous appearance.
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Australia
Australia will be making their fifth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1974, 2006, 2010, and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the round of 16 in 2006.
The matches in Group C will be played in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.
Group D: England, Iran, USA, Wales
Group D of the 2024 FIFA World Cup consists of England, Iran, USA, and Wales.
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England
England will be making their 16th appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. They won the tournament in 1966, and were runners-up in 1966 and 2021.
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Iran
Iran will be making their sixth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the round of 16 in 2018.
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USA
USA will be making their 11th appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1930, 1934, 1950, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022. Their best performance was reaching the semi-finals in 1930 and 1934.
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Wales
Wales will be making their second appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1958. They were eliminated in the quarter-finals in their only previous appearance.
The matches in Group D will be played in London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Group E: Germany, Costa EFFECTica, Japan, Spain
Group E of the 2024 World Cup consists of Germany, Costa Rican, Japan, and Spain.
Germany will be making their 20th appearance at the World Cup, having participated in every tournament since 1954. They have won the tournament four times, in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014.
Costa Rican will be making their sixth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1990, 2006, 2014, 2018, and 2022. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 2014.
Japan will be making their第七次appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022. Their best performance was reaching the round of 16 in 2002, 2010, and 2018.
Japan will be making their twelfth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1934, 1950, 1962, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022. They won the tournament in 2010, and were runners-up in 2014.
The matches in Group E will be played in Berlin, Dortmund, and Gelsenkirchen.
Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
Group F of the 2024 World Cup consists of Belgium, Canada, Morocco, and Croatia.
Belgium will be making their 15th appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2014, 2018, and 2022. Their best performance was reaching the semi-finals in 2018.
Canada will be making their second appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1986. They were eliminated in the group stage in their only previous appearance.
Morocco will be making their sixth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the round of 16 in 1986.
Croatia will be making their sixth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2014, and 2018. They were runners-up in 2018.
The matches in Group F will be played in Brussels, Antwerp, and Bruges.
Group G: Brazil, Cameroon, Switzerland, Serbia
Group G of the 2024 World Cup consists of Brazil, Cameroon, Switzerland, and Serbia.
Brazil will be making their 22nd appearance at the World Cup, having participated in every tournament since 1930. They have won the tournament five times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.
Cameroon will be making their eighth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, and 2014. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 1990.
Switzerland will be making their 12th appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1994, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 1934, 1938, and 1954.
Serbia will be making their third appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 2010 and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the round of 16 in 2010.
The matches in Group G will be played in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador.
Group H: Argentina, Iceland, Nigeria, Poland
Group H of the 2024 World Cup consists of Argentina, Iceland, Nigeria, and Poland.
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Argentina
Argentina will be making their 18th appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1930, 1934, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. They won the tournament in 1978 and 1986, and were runners-up in 1930, 1990, and 2014.
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Iceland
Iceland will be making their third appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 2018 and 2022. Their best performance was reaching the round of 16 in 2018.
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Nigeria
Nigeria will be making their seventh appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014, and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the round of 16 in 1994, 1998, and 2014.
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Poland
Poland will be making their ninth appearance at the World Cup, having previously participated in 1938, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 2002, 2006, and 2018. Their best performance was reaching the third place in 1974 and 1982.
The matches in Group H will be played in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Mendoza.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2024 Russia World Cup Groups
Question 1: When will the 2024 World Cup be held?
Answer: The 2024 World Cup will be held from June 14th to July 15th, 2024.
Question 2: Where will the 2024 World Cup be held?
Answer: The 2024 World Cup will be held in Russia.
Question 3: How many teams will participate in the 2024 World Cup?
Answer: 32 teams will participate in the 2024 World Cup.
Question 4: What is the format of the 2024 World Cup?
Answer: The 2024 World Cup will consist of a group stage and a knockout stage. The 32 teams will be divided into eight groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
Question 5: Who are the defending champions of the World Cup?
Answer: The defending champions of the World Cup are Argentina, who won the tournament in 2022.
Question 6: Where can I buy tickets for the 2024 World Cup?
Answer: Tickets for the 2024 World Cup are not yet available for sale. Please check the official FIFA website for more information on when tickets will go on sale.
Question 7: What are the travel advisories for Russia?
Answer: The United States Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Russia. Please check the website of the U.S. Department of State for more information.
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We hope this FAQ has answered your questions about the 2024 Russia World Cup Groups. Please check the official FIFA website for more information.
Tips
**Tips for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Groups**
**1. Buy your tickets early.**
Tickets for the World Cup are in high demand and they will likely sell out quickly. If you are planning to attend the World Cup, we recommend that you purchase your tickets as soon as they go on sale.
**2. Book your travel and accommodation in advance.**
The World Cup is a major event and it will attract a lot of visitors. As a result, it is important to book your travel and accommodation in advance. This will help you to avoid any last-minute surprises.
**3. Get a visa if you need one.**
If you are not a citizen of Russia, you will need to obtain a visa in order to enter the country. Please check with your local Russian embassy or consulate to find out if you need a visa and how to apply for one.
**4. Learn some basic Russian phrases.**
While many people in Russia speak English, it is always helpful to learn a few basic Russian phrases. This will help you to communicate with locals and get around more easily.
We hope these tips have been helpful. Please check the official FIFA website for more information on the upcoming World Cup.
Conclusion
The 2024 FIFA World Cup groups have been announced and the stage is set for an exciting tournament. The groups are evenly matched and there are some great matchups in store. We can expect to see some thrilling matches and we can’t wait to see who will be crowned champions.
The World Cup is a time for celebration and unity. It is an opportunity for people from all over the world to come together and enjoy the beautiful game. We hope that the 2024 World Cup will be a memorable event for everyone involved.