The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington, D.C., delivered several high-profile matchups as co-hosts Mexico, Canada, and the USA were placed in Groups A, B, and D respectively.
Defending champions Argentina will compete in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, opening their campaign against Algeria.
England face a demanding path in Group L, drawn with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama—a group carrying historic rivalries after England’s 2018 semi-final loss to Croatia.
France, runners-up in 2022, headline a tough Group I featuring Senegal, Norway (with Erling Haaland), and the winner of Play-Off 2—setting up a potential Mbappé vs Haaland showdown.
Brazil enter Group C with Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland, while other group highlights include:
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, European Play-Off D winner
- Group B: Canada, Qatar, Switzerland, European Play-Off A winner
- Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, European Play-Off C winner
- Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, European Play-Off B winner
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Group K: Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, FIFA Play-Off 1 winner
The draw sets the stage for a thrilling expanded World Cup featuring marquee clashes from the group stage onward.
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