2026 World Cup Group Stage Draw Revealed: Big Clashes and Fresh Dreams
Football fans around the globe officially have something new to argue, analyse and get excited about — the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed!
The ceremony held at the iconic Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., was graced by U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, signaling the start of what promises to be the most expansive World Cup ever.
For the first time, 48 teams will compete on the grandest stage of football, with the tournament hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The teams have now been divided into 12 groups of four, setting the tone for thrilling football and mouth-watering matchups.
FULL GROUP DRAW
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Winner Play-off D
Group B: Canada, Winner Play-off A, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Winner Play-off C
Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Winner Play-off B, Tunisia
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Winner Play-off 2, Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Winner Play-off 1, Colombia, Uzbekistan
Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana
Opinion: A World Cup of New Possibilities — and Serious Drama Ahead
If anyone still doubted the magic of football, this draw is a reminder: the world is truly coming together.
Some groups already scream blockbusters.
Group C puts African rising force Morocco against giants Brazil — a clash of style, pride, and noise!
Group I sees France and Senegal renew a rivalry that has blossomed in recent tournaments — technical firepower vs fearless passion.
Group L? England vs Croatia again — the story never gets old!
Then come the underdogs — Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan — nations hungry to write fairy tales the world won’t forget. With the expanded format, the door is wider for dreamers, smaller teams can dare to punch above their weight… and who doesn’t love an unlikely hero?
Beyond excitement, this draw is a reminder that for the first time, almost every corner of football’s map is represented. From the streets of Lagos to the beaches of Rio, deserts of Arabia to the ice-cold pitches of Norway — the world is ready.
The countdown starts now.
Rivalries renewed. New rivalries born. More teams. More drama. More dreams.
2026 is not just another World Cup —
it’s the World Cup of everyone. 🌍⚽🔥
