Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Flo Clifford

World Cup 2026 draw: Who England could face as possible opponents confirmed

England will discover their opponents for the 2026 World Cup on Friday – having already been given a boost by the tournament’s new format.

Fifa has introduced seeding to the draw for the tournament, meaning the top four seeded countries will not meet each other until the semi-finals.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.