The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been officially confirmed following a ceremony held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Rio Ferdinand and Samantha Johnson conducted the live announcement of the groups.
2026 marks the most expanded World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams. The competition will include 12 groups, each containing four teams.
The ceremony opened with the presidents of the host nations—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and U.S. President Donald Trump—formally selecting their teams for Groups A, B, and C.
The draw is done and the path is clear. 🌍
Wishing the best to all our representatives at the #FIFAWorldCup 2026. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/1q0rVlWg7f
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) December 5, 2025
Full Group Draw
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, Playoff D winner
Group B: Canada, Playoff A winner, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Playoff C winner
Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Playoff B winner, Tunisia
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Playoff 2 winner, Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Playoff 1 winner, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
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The full fixture schedule is expected to be released on 6 December 2025. The tournament will run from Thursday, 11 June 2026 to Sunday, 19 July 2026.
