2026 World Cup Draw: All 12 Groups Set
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE
THE 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, held in Washington, D.C., has revealed the 12 groups for the expanded 48-team tournament, set to take place from 11 June to 19 July across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Group A features Mexico alongside South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-decided qualifier, while Group B sees Canada paired with Qatar, Switzerland, and a qualifier. Brazil joins Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland in Group C, and hosts United States lead Group D with Paraguay, Australia, and a qualifier.
Other key matchups include Germany with Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador in Group E; Netherlands with Japan, Tunisia, and a qualifier in Group F; and Belgium with Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand in Group G. Group H has Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay, while France faces Senegal, Norway, and a qualifier in Group I.
The final groups round out with Argentina in Group J (Algeria, Austria, Jordan), Portugal in Group K (Uzbekistan, Colombia, and a qualifier), and England in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. The draw sets the stage for an exciting, historic edition of the World Cup.
