New york: Following is the draw for next year’s 48-team World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the World Cup draw has placed host nation Mexico in Group A alongside South Africa, South Korea, and the European Playoff D winner. Canada, another host country, finds itself in Group B with a European Playoff A contender, Qatar, and Switzerland.
Group C sees football powerhouse Brazil facing Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. The United States, the third host nation, will compete in Group D against Paraguay, Australia, and the European Playoff C winner.
Germany leads Group E, paired with Curacao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador. The Netherlands is in Group F with Japan, a European Playoff B team, and Tunisia.
In Group G, Belgium will compete against Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. Group H features Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
Group I includes reigning champions France, Senegal, a FIFA Playoff 2 team, and Norway. Argentina finds itself in Group J with Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
Portugal heads Group K alongside a FIFA Playoff 1 team, Uzbekistan, and Colombia. Finally, Group L comprises England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.