The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been made in the USA with qualified teams learning who they will be playing
Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup draw…
- Draw made! The final draw has been made, with only teams taking part in March’s play-offs to be confirmed. The draw took place in Washington D.C. with representatives from qualified countries attending.
- Star-studded event: Supermodel and TV personality Heidi Klum and actor-comedian Kevin Hart hosted the event with Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and international broadcaster Samantha Johnson conducting the draw itself.
- Tournament layout: The tournament will feature the 12 group winners, the 12 group runners-up, and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a new Round of 32.
- Some big matches: Group L: Features a high-profile matchup between England and Croatia, a repeat of the 2018 semi-final. Group C: Pits five-time winners Brazil against the 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, alongside Scotland.
- Who else is left to qualify?: The six play-off winners (four from UEFA, two Intercontinental) will learn their final opponents once the final qualifying matches are completed in March 2026.
- When it all starts: The tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the final scheduled for July 19, 2026.
- Trump handed award: USA president Donald Trump was handed the first ever FIFA peace prize at the draw. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the award, which included a large golden trophy depicting hands holding the Earth, a medal, and a certificate.
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