The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, was conducted on Friday in Washington, producing all 12 groups for the expanded tournament.
Hosts Mexico will kick off Group A against South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-determined qualifier. Canada, playing in Group B, will face a qualifier, Qatar, and Switzerland. Brazil headlines Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland, while the United States leads Group D with Paraguay, Australia, and a qualifier.
European heavyweights also have challenging draws. Germany will contest Group E with Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador. The Netherlands are in Group F with Japan, Tunisia, and a qualifier, while Belgium faces Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand in Group G. Spain’s Group H includes Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
France joins Group I with Senegal, Norway, and a qualifier, while Argentina will play Algeria, Austria, and Jordan in Group J. Portugal faces Uzbekistan, Colombia, and a qualifier in Group K. England leads Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.
Full Group Line-Up:
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, a qualifier
Group B: Canada, a qualifier, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, a qualifier
Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, a qualifier
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, a qualifier
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, a qualifier
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
The 2026 World Cup, the first to feature 48 teams, promises thrilling encounters as established powers and emerging nations battle for glory across North America.
