The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest edition in the tournament’s history, with matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Scheduled from June 11 to July 19, the expanded competition will feature 48 nations competing for football’s most prestigious prize, though only a few are expected to realistically challenge for the trophy. Six teams are still to qualify through play-offs, while the remaining 42 now know their group stage opponents.
The draw took place in the United States, which will host the majority of matches. The event was heavily promoted by President Donald Trump, who has been actively involved in preparations for the tournament.
The draw produced a mix of traditional football powerhouses and intriguing underdogs, setting the stage for an exciting month-long spectacle.
The complete group stage draw for the 2026 World Cup is as follows:
Group Stage 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
Host Cities by Group
- Group A: Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mexico City, Atlanta
- Group B: Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
- Group C: Atlanta, Boston, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia
- Group D: Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Other matches will be held in Houston, Kansas City, Dallas, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and additional U.S. cities including Boston, Philadelphia, and Miami, ensuring fans across North America can experience the World Cup firsthand.
