By: Isaac Kwabena Boadu Date: 5th December, 2025
The curtain has fallen on the highly anticipated group stage draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with 48 teams learning their fate. The tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set to kick off on June 11, 2026, and conclude on July 19, 2026.
Here’s a sneak peek at the 12 groups:
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, European Playoff D winner
- Group B: Canada, European Playoff A winner, Qatar, Switzerland
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, European Playoff C winner
- Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, European Playoff B winner, Tunisia
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Group I: France, Senegal, FIFA Playoff 2 winner, Norway
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, FIFA Playoff 1 winner, Uzbekistan, Colombia
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-place finishers, will book their spots in the Round of 32, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout phase.
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