Group I: France, Senegal, FIFA Playoff 2 and Norway | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw

Mexico City has declared itself the 'soul of the World Cup' as it prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside two other Mexican cities. Renovations are nearing completion, and the city is gearing up for large crowds expected to attend FIFA fan festivals.

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place in Washington, D.C., resulting in a challenging group for Kylian Mbappé's France, which has been labeled the 'Group of Death.' Meanwhile, the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) received a favorable draw in Group D, sparking optimism among players and coaches. Spain emerged as a favorite following the draw, reflecting its strong historical performance.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup has been conducted, ranking the 12 groups from easiest to toughest based on the average FIFA World Rankings. This event is crucial as it sets the stage for the tournament, which will feature 48 teams and is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place on December 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C., revealing the group stage matchups for the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This draw is significant as it marks the first time the World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding the tournament's scope and competitiveness.

England has been drawn into Group L for the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Croatia, Panama, and Ghana, marking a rematch against Croatia from the 2018 semi-finals. The matches will take place across various cities in the US and Toronto, with specific venues and kick-off times to be announced soon.

The FIFA World Cup draw for 2026 will determine the group placements for 48 nations participating in the tournament scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This event is crucial as it sets the stage for the competition, traditionally highlighting a 'Group of Death' where top teams face off against each other.

The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place in Washington, DC, where twelve groups of four teams are being formed. This event marks a significant milestone in the lead-up to the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The draw for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is currently taking place, marking a significant milestone as the tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The final match is set to occur in New York City, raising concerns about the affordability for fans due to high costs associated with attending the event.