Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.

The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.









The teams are set to play on June 15 in Los Angeles, but Iran has threatened to boycott its matches due to the war.
Bumrah’s stunning bowling sealed India’s record-breaking win at home after Samson and Abhishek’s batting fireworks.

After a rollercoaster month of cricket, the T20 World Cup comes down to India and New Zealand.
India have a treble of firsts before them in T20 World Cup final and the expectations of 1.4 billion fans behind them.
At the T20 World Cup final, the cricket-crazy nation hopes to bury the ghosts of 2023 and walk away with happy memories.
New Zealand are targeting a first T20 World Cup title, which would deny India their third – and in front of home crowd.
India aim to become first side to win three T20 World Cup titles, while New Zealand seek maiden crown in 2026 final.
Finn Allen hits fastest century at a T20 World Cup as New Zealand crush South Africa by nine wickets to reach final.