The groups for the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup are set. The draw was conducted in Washington D.C., mapping the path for the 48 teams that will compete across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
The tournament will open with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa in the inaugural match.
Reigning champions Argentina will begin their title defense in Group J against Algeria, Austria, and first-time qualifiers Jordan.
Five-time winners Brazil face a tough test in Group C against 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.
France will take on African champions Senegal, Norway, and a playoff qualifier in Group I.
England headlines Group L with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.
See Complete 2026 World Cup Draw below:
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, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, a qualifier, Tunisia
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, a qualifier, Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, a qualifier, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama