FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw, AS IT HAPPENED: The official draw for the 2026 World Cup is complete, setting the stage for the expanded 48-team tournament across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Hosts Mexico, Canada, and the USA headline Groups A, B, and D respectively. Major contenders are spread across the board, with Brazil in Group C, Germany in Group E, Netherlands in Group F, Belgium in Group G, Spain in Group H, France in Group I, Argentina in Group J, Portugal in Group K, and England leading Group L.

England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
Portugal, FIFA Playoff 1 Winner- Winner of DR Congo vs Jamaica/New Caledonia, Colombia, Uzbekistan
Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
France, Senegal, FIFA Playoff 2 Winner- Winner of Iraq vs Bolivia/Suriname, Norway.
Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Netherlands, Japan, UEFA Playoff B Winner- Ukraine/Poland vs Albania/Sweden, Tunisia
Germany, Curacao, Ecuador, Cote d'Ivorie
USA, Paraguay, Australia, UEFA Playoff C Winner- Winner ofTürkiye/Slovakia vs Kosovo/Romania
Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Canada, UEFA Playoff A Winner- Winner of Italy/Wales vs Bosnia-Herzegovina/Northern Ireland
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, UEFA Playoff D Winner. Winner of Denmark/ Czechia vs Republic of Ireland/North Macedonia

The draws are done and dusted and we have some mouth-watering clashes waiting for us in six months time!
Haiti complete Group C with Brazil, Morocco, Scotland. Group E will see Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador. The winner of Iraq vs Bolivia/Suriname in Group I with France, Senegal and Norway. Cape Verde will be in Group H with Saudi Arabia, Spain and Uruguay. The winner of Turkey/Romania vs Slovakia/Kosovo will go to Group D with USA, Paraguay and Australia. The winner of Ukraine/Sweden vs Poland/ in Group F with Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia. Group J is done as Argentina will have Austria, Algeria and Jordan. Ghana will go to Group L with England, Croatia and Panama. New Zealand join Belgium, Egypt and Iran.
South Africa pitted against Mexico and South Korea in Group A. While Group A will see Canada, Qatar and Switzerland. Paraguay go to Group D with USA and Australia. Ivory Coast to Group E with Germany and Ecuador. Tunisia join Netherlands and Japan in Group F. Egypt will face Belgium and Iran in Group G. Scotland join Morocco and Brazil in Group B. Saudi Arabia go to Group H to play Uruguay and Spain. Algeria join Austria and Argentina in Group J. Uzbekistan will compete against Portugal and Colombia in Group K. Panama drawn against England and Croatia in Group L. Norway go to Group I to face France and Senegal.
Mexico and Korea Republic are in group A. Switzerland join Canada in Group B. Brazil will play against Morocco in Group C. Australia will go head-to-head with USA in Group D. Ecuador and Germany are in the same group in Group E. Japan will lock horns against Netherlands in Group F. Asian giants Iran will compete against Belgium in Group G. Spain and Uruguay both hispanic nations in Group H. France and Senegal in Group I. Argentina, the Champions will have Austria in Group J. Portugal will go head-to-head with Colombia in Group K. England will have Croatia in their group in L.
Argentina pitted in Group J. France will be in Group I. Portugal in K. England will be in Group L.
Netherlands in Group F, Belgium pitted in Group G. Spain will be in H.
Brazil put in Group C in position 1! P1 for Germany in Group E!
The conductors are ready! The assisters are ready!! Here we go as we wait for the first team to be revealed....
Lionel Scaloni, the defending World Champion coach brings the trophy to the ceremony...
Lionel Scaloni and an old friend 🏆#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/1pcx9J0obu
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The first three teams drawn are obviously Canada, Mexico and USA.
The assisters for the draw are now coming in one by one! The draw ceremony will now take place in a few seconds time...

US President Donald Trump wins inaugural FIFA Peace Prize for bringing world Peace.
Kudos to Andrea Bochelli for pulling off a fabulous performance!
Goosebumps. @AndreaBocelli | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/pb653U5gDC
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Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President has taken the stage now!
Comedian Kevin Hart and model Heidi Klum are now at the stage getting the pre-ceremony pleasantries done before the final draw.
We are just moments away from the draw! Stay hooked to MyKhel for all the live updates
US President Donald Trump has arrived at the draw ceremony!
🚨 Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino arrive for FIFA World Cup Draw.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 5, 2025
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Iran has announced a boycott of the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw after the U.S. denied visas to several delegates, including federation president and AFC vice president Mehdi Taj, who also serves on key tournament oversight committees.
The expanded format divides the 48 participating teams into 12 groups of four, and the draw process revolves around a structured system involving four pots. These pots are primarily seeded based on the FIFA World Rankings, ensuring a balanced distribution of strong teams across groups.
As hosts, the USA, Mexico, and Canada automatically earn a place in Pot 1 and will lead Groups A, D, and G respectively. They will be joined in the top pot by the world's highest-ranked teams, including traditional heavyweights such as Argentina, France, England, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. These Pot 1 teams will be assigned to groups alphabetically, setting the framework before the remaining teams are drawn.
Once Pot 1 placements are settled, the draw proceeds with Pots 2, 3, and 4, with one team from each pot placed into every group. However, confederation rules will guide the process to maintain diversity. Teams from the same continent cannot be placed together in a group - except for European nations, since UEFA has the highest representation. As a result, each group may contain a maximum of two teams from Europe, but no more.
This draw is expected to generate a thrilling mix of matchups, new rivalries, and compelling storylines. With more teams competing than ever before and three countries sharing hosting responsibilities, the 2026 World Cup promises fresh energy and global accessibility. The draw will not only determine fixtures but also shape expectations, pressure, and excitement heading into what could become the most unpredictable and widely celebrated FIFA World Cup in history.