All 48 teams · grouped A–L
How every side sets up — its usual base shape, the manager, the players who make it work, and a one-line read on its playing identity. Shapes are editorial estimates; the actual starting XI is confirmed at kickoff.
Quick, technical and roared on at altitude; the hosts want a deep run under Aguirre.
Built around Son's drive and a press-resistant midfield; Asia's standard-bearers.
Young, fearless and well-drilled by Broos, the 2024 AFCON revelation.
Organised and direct, leaning on Schick's penalty-box quality.
Marsch's high-energy press and Davies's pace make the co-hosts dangerous.
Pragmatic and physical, still channelling Džeko's experience up top.
Asian champions playing slick, possession-based football under Lopetegui.
Tournament-tough and compact, with Xhaka conducting from deep.
Ancelotti's calm balance unlocking elite individual flair; chasing a sixth star.
Compact, aggressive and lethal on the counter; 2022 semi-finalists with belief intact.
Spirited Caribbean debut energy, dangerous in transition through Pierrot.
Hard-running and set-piece dangerous, with a back three under Clarke.
Pochettino's high press and quick wide play; a host nation chasing a breakthrough.
Disciplined, combative and tough to break down under Alfaro.
Resilient and well-organised, the Socceroos thrive as underdogs.
Bold and talented, with a golden generation of creators under Montella.
Positional, possession-heavy and creative through a dazzling young core.
Veteran-savvy under Advocaat; tiny island, big tournament dreams.
Powerful and direct, the reigning African champions carry real threat.
Young, athletic and superbly organised; a live outsider to surprise.
Patient build-up from the back and dangerous wide runners; balance over flash.
Slick, brave and pressing hard from a back three under Moriyasu.
Potter's structure built around the firepower of Isak and Gyökeres.
Compact, well-drilled and stubborn; hard to beat on their day.
A new chapter under Garcia, blending experience with fresh attacking talent.
Everything runs through Salah; direct, dangerous and led from the front.
Disciplined, deep-lying and dangerous on the break; Asia's most consistent side.
Physical, organised and proud OFC champions making the most of their stage.
Reigning European champions; relentless positional possession and pressing.
The Blue Sharks' fairytale debut — compact, spirited and fearless.
Quick and technical, capable of an upset on the biggest stage.
Bielsa's vertical, man-marking intensity over a gifted new generation.
Pragmatic and devastating in transition; arguably the deepest squad in the field.
Powerful, athletic and direct; African heavyweights with a strong spine.
Organised and energetic under Arnold, back after a 40-year wait.
Built to feed Haaland; direct, physical and back on the big stage.
Champions' structure and ruthless game management, with Messi roaming free.
Technically gifted and sharp on the counter under Petković.
Rangnick's relentless gegenpressing and vertical, aggressive football.
Compact and counter-attacking; history-makers on debut under Sellami.
A loaded midfield with Ronaldo as focal point; chasing the elusive prize.
Athletic and physical under Desabre, back after five decades away.
Cannavaro's organised debutants; disciplined and dangerous from set-pieces.
Fluid and creative through James, with pace and flair in attack.
German precision on English talent; control-first with match-winners everywhere.
Midfield mastery and game-control, marshalled by a timeless captain.
Pacey and direct, the Black Stars rebuild around a young attacking core.
Organised, physical and battle-tested under Christiansen.
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