The FIFA World Cup 2026 spreadsheets below are a complete collection of Excel templates designed to help football fans track match results, analyze statistics, and run prediction games with friends, family, or colleagues.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup—the biggest football tournament in the world—will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Unlike the 2022 edition held in December, the tournament returns to the traditional summer schedule, making it even more exciting for fans worldwide.
Choose the spreadsheet that best fits your needs—or download all of them—to enhance your World Cup viewing experience.
New FIFA World Cup 2026 Format Explained
The World Cup 2026 introduces a brand-new format compared to the 2022 tournament:
- 48 teams (expanded from 32)
- 12 groups, each consisting of 4 teams
- Top 2 teams from each group qualify automatically (24 teams)
- 8 additional teams qualify from the best third-placed teams
- 32 teams advance to the Knockout Stage
While the qualification rules may seem complex, all calculations are fully automated using built-in Excel formulas, so you don’t need to worry about manual ranking.
World Cup 2026 Groups
Below is the group allocation (some teams will be confirmed later):
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, UEFA Winner D
- Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, UEFA Winner A
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, UEFA Winner C
- Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, UEFA Winner B
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, IC Winner 2
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, IC Winner 1
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
USA, Mexico, and Canada are the host nations, while Argentina enters as the defending champion.
World Cup 2026 Schedule & Scoresheet (Excel)
This spreadsheet is the core template and foundation of all World Cup 2026 Excel files.
Key Features:
- Match schedules displayed in multiple languages
- Time conversion to your local timezone
- Custom language and timezone support
- Automatic group standings calculation
- Automatic qualification to Round of 32
Simply enter match scores, and the spreadsheet updates everything automatically—including group rankings and knockout pairings based on the new FIFA rules.
Knockout Stage Automation:
- Supports extra time and penalty shootouts
- Champion, runner-up, and third place are displayed automatically
- Color-coded brackets help you identify team origins by group
World Cup 2026 Goal Stats Tracker Spreadsheet
This template is designed specifically for tracking goal scorers and top scorers throughout the tournament.
Included Worksheets:
1. Group Match Worksheet
- Goal scorer input for each match
- Automatic group standings
- Live top scorer rankings
2. Knockout Round Worksheet
- Tracks goals through knockout matches
- Final top scorer leaderboard
- Manual re-ranking support for tied scorers
3. Team Squad Worksheet
- Space for 26 official players per team
- Pre-filled with placeholder names for easy editing
World Cup 2026 Office Pool Spreadsheet
Perfect for running a World Cup prediction game at the office or among friends.
Customizable Options:
- Multiple point systems for group & knockout rounds
- Choice of knockout prediction method:
- Based on actual match results
- Based on players’ predicted brackets
- Optional points for penalty shootout predictions
- Flexible bonus point rules that will give players alternative points if they are worst predictor in group stage. As the administrators, you can set awarded higher points for number of teams qualify in each Knock Out rounds, best player, top scorer and more.
How It Works:
- Set up game rules first
- Enter player names
- Players submit predictions
- Enter actual match results
- Players’ scores will be updated automatically
- Rankings displayed in a leaderboard
This spreadsheet is ideal for competitive, fun, and scalable prediction contests.
World Cup 2026 Last Man Standing Game (Excel)
Looking for a simpler World Cup game? Try the Last Man Standing spreadsheet.
Game Rules:
- Pick one team per round
- You cannot pick the same team twice
- Correct pick = advance to next round
- Incorrect pick = eliminated
- The last remaining player wins
This version includes:
- 3 rounds in group stages
- 5 rounds in knockout stages
- Easy score input and automatic progression tracking
Download FIFA World Cup 2026 Excel Templates
These World Cup 2026 Excel spreadsheets are perfect for fans who want:
- Organized schedules
- Automated standings
- In-depth statistics
- Fun prediction games
Download one—or all—templates and enjoy the ultimate FIFA World Cup 2026 experience.
Notes: All spreadsheets will be available by March 2026