World Cup 2026 draw: updates as the teams await fate in Washington DC – live

The United States has been drawn into a manageable group for the 2026 World Cup, facing Australia, Paraguay, and the winner of a European playoff among Turkey, Romania, Kosovo, and Slovakia. This draw took place during the event held in Washington, D.C., which is significant as the U.S. co-hosts the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico.

Brian Cole Jr., a 30-year-old from Virginia, made his first court appearance facing charges related to the planting of pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021, the night before the Capitol riot. He stated in court that he believed in Donald Trump's false claims regarding the 2020 election results.

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 draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup revealed that the USA will compete against Australia, Paraguay, and one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo in the group stage. This event took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., marking a significant moment as the co-hosts prepare for the tournament starting on June 12, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA peace prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington, D.C., where FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised his efforts to promote peace and unity globally. Trump claimed that his leadership has made the world a safer place, despite criticism of his peace claims.

Rinaldo Nazzaro, the American leader of the neo-Nazi terrorist group Base, has responded defiantly to the recent arrests of three suspected members in Spain, stating that these detentions justify a call for resistance by any means necessary. Nazzaro, who resides in Russia, characterized the arrests as political persecution by global governments.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., determining the group stage matchups for the 48 participating countries, including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico as co-hosts. The U.S. will face Australia, Paraguay, and one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo in its group. This event marks a significant milestone in the preparations for the tournament.

Swiss skier Marco Odermatt won the downhill season opener at Beaver Creek, finishing with a time of 1:29.84, ahead of American Ryan Cochran-Siegle by 0.30 seconds, while Norway's Adrian Smiseth Sejersted secured third place. The race faced challenges due to limited snow, leading to adjustments in the course layout.