The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history as the biggest edition of the tournament yet, with matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Running from June 11 to July 19, 48 nations will battle for football’s most coveted prize, though only a select few are realistically expected to challenge for the trophy.
Six teams are still to secure their spots through play-offs, but the remaining 42 teams now know their group stage opponents.
The United States, hosting the majority of matches, also played host to the draw, an event heavily promoted by President Donald Trump, who has taken an active role in the lead-up to the tournament.
The draw has produced a mix of familiar powerhouses and intriguing underdogs, promising an exciting start to the month-long spectacle.
Below is the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup draw:
Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Republic of Ireland/Denmark/North Macedonia/Czech Republic
Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, Wales/Northern Ireland/Italy/Bosnia-Herzegovina
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti
Group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay, Turkey/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo
Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curacao
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Poland/Ukraine/Sweden/Albania
Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde
Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq or Bolivia/Suriname
Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo or Jamaica/New Caledonia
Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana
Tournament hosts by group:
Group A matches will take place in Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mexico City, and Atlanta. Group B games are spread across Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. Group C fixtures are scheduled for Atlanta, Boston, Miami, New York/New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Group D games will be held in Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.
Other group hosts include Houston, Kansas, Dallas, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and various U.S. cities such as Boston, Philadelphia, and Miami, ensuring fans across North America can experience the World Cup atmosphere firsthand.
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