Group A — UAE (host), Slovakia (Europe No. 3), Panama (CONCACAF No. B1), Burkina Faso (Africa No. 4) in Abu Dhabi.
Group B — Argentina (South America No. 1), Spain (Europe No. 1), Uzbekistan (Asia No. 4), Mali (Africa No. 3) in Sharjah.
Group C — Brazil (South America No. 2), Canada (CONCACAF No. A1), Czech Republic (Europe No. 5), Australia (Oceania) in Dubai.
Group D — Colombia (South America No. 4), Egypt (Africa No. 1), Japan (Asia No. 2), England (Europe No. 6) in Abu Dhabi.
Group E — Saudi Arabia (Asia No. 3), Ireland (Europe No. 4), Mexico (CONCACAF No. B2), Ivory Coast (Africa No. 2) in Al Ain.
Group F — Paraguay (South America No. 3), USA (CONCACAF No. A2), South Korea (Asia No. 1), Germany (Europe No. 2) in Dubai.