The stage is officially set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as football’s biggest tournament revealed its complete group lineup during a grand draw ceremony held in the United States.
A total of 48 teams have been allocated into 12 groups for the historic edition that will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico next year.
According to the draw, Group A features hosts Mexico, alongside South Africa, South Korea, and a qualifying team from Playoff D.
Group B includes co-host Canada, Qatar, Switzerland, and the UEFA Playoff A winner. The fourth spot will be filled by either Wales or Northern Ireland.
In Group C, Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti have been placed, while Group D comprises hosts United States, Australia, Paraguay, and the UEFA Playoff C qualifier.
Group E brings together Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Curaçao, whereas Group F includes Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, along with a team from UEFA Qualifier B.
Group G features Belgium, Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand.
Group H includes Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and Cape Verde.
In Group I, France, Senegal, Norway, and a team emerging from FIFA Playoff 2 will compete, while Group J sees defending champions Argentina, Austria, Algeria, and Jordan.
Group K consists of Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, and a team from the FIFA Qualifier 1 category.
Finally, Group L includes England, Croatia, Panama, and Ghana.
The draw event was attended by several high-profile personalities, including U.S. President Donald Trump, who graced the ceremony as a special guest.
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