The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw has unveiled the full lineup of groups, giving fans their first clear glimpse of the clashes that await next summer in North America.
The ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., was a star-studded affair with appearances from Donald Trump, Robbie Williams, Kevin Hart, Heidi Klum, Nicole Scherzinger, Shaquille O’Neal, Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, and even the Village People—underscoring the spectacle surrounding the tournament.
Rio Ferdinand conducted the draw for the first-ever 48-team World Cup, sorting nations from four pots into twelve groups of four.
Six spots remain undecided pending the March play-offs, keeping anticipation high until the last teams are confirmed.
Full 2026 World Cup Groups
| Group | Team 1 | Team 2 | Team 3 | Team 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mexico | South Korea | South Africa | Winner of play-off D |
| B | Canada | Switzerland | Qatar | Winner of play-off A |
| C | Brazil | Morocco | Scotland | Haiti |
| D | USA | Australia | Paraguay | Winner of play-off C |
| E | Germany | Ecuador | Ivory Coast | Curaçao |
| F | Netherlands | Japan | Tunisia | Winner of play-off B |
| G | Belgium | Iran | Egypt | New Zealand |
| H | Spain | Uruguay | Saudi Arabia | Cape Verde |
| I | France | Senegal | Norway | Winner of play-off 2 |
| J | Argentina | Austria | Algeria | Jordan |
| K | Portugal | Colombia | Uzbekistan | Winner of play-off 1 |
| L | Croatia | Panama | Ghana | Seeded Pot 1 team |
Next Steps
While the hosts already know their full schedule, all other teams will receive their match venues and kick-off times during Saturday’s live broadcast.
With the groups now confirmed, the countdown to one of the most anticipated World Cups in history is officially underway.
