⚽ Group D — Teams & Overview
Group D is one of 12 groups in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. The top two teams plus the best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. Brazil — five-time World Champions — in a Group with hosts Canada. A fascinating clash of styles expected.
Matches in Group D are played across Toronto / Vancouver. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 with 48 teams in 12 groups — the largest World Cup in history.
📋 Group D — Key Facts
- 🗂️ Group: D of 12
- 🌍 Teams: 🇧🇷 Brazil · 🇨🇷 Costa Rica · 🇲🇾 Malaysia · 🇨🇦 Canada
- 📍 Venues: Toronto / Vancouver
- 📅 Format: Round Robin — 3 matches per team
- ➡️ Qualify: Top 2 + best 8 third-placed teams advance
🔍 Group D Team Analysis
🇧🇷 Brazil
Brazil bring five-time World Cup winners who remain one of the favourites despite a painful 2022 exit at the quarter-finals. They will look to advance from Group D and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Costa Rica bring dangerous opponents who can upset any team on their day. They qualified impressively for this tournament. They will look to advance from Group D and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Malaysia bring the underdogs of the group — but international football history is full of giant-killings at World Cups. They will look to advance from Group D and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
🇨🇦 Canada
Canada bring the underdogs of the group — but international football history is full of giant-killings at World Cups. They will look to advance from Group D and make their mark on the 2026 World Cup.
📊 Group D Standings (Live)
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Standings update as matches are played. Check FIFA.com for live scores.
📅 Group D Match Schedule
| Match | Teams | Venue | IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | Toronto | TBC IST |
| Match 2 | 🇲🇾 Malaysia vs 🇨🇦 Canada | Vancouver | TBC IST |
| Match 3 | 🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Toronto | TBC IST |
| Match 4 | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica vs 🇨🇦 Canada | Vancouver | TBC IST |
| Match 5 | 🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇨🇦 Canada | Vancouver | TBC IST |
| Match 6 | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica vs 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Toronto | TBC IST |
🔮 Group D Prediction
Based on current form, FIFA rankings, and squad quality:
- 🥇 Predicted Group Winner: Brazil
- 🥈 Predicted Runner-Up: Costa Rica
- 3️⃣ Third Place: Malaysia (possible Round of 32 qualifier as best 3rd)
- ❌ Likely Exit: Canada