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The Latest Breaking News on 2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington

2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington

A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football's premier event for the first time.

Euronews

Socceroos ready to deliver a 'rude shock' at World Cup

The Socceroos' World Cup glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle is set to be a spiteful affair and coach Tony Popovic is prepared for it.

AAP

England to face Croatia at World Cup again as Scotland land clash with Brazil

Scotland have been drawn against five-times world champions Brazil and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, as well as Haiti.

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Who Is USMNT Playing at the 2026 World Cup?

Every USMNT game takes place on home soil.

Sports Illustrated

Who could Wales face at the 2026 World Cup? Groups revealed after draw

Craig Bellamy’s side now know their fate if they come through World Cup qualifying

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 draw: USA to face Australia and Paraguay in group stage

A full 1,098 days since exiting the 2022 men’s World Cup with a loss to the Netherlands, the United States men’s national team knows who they’ll face next

The Guardian - US

World Cup 2026 draw in full: England to face Croatia and Ghana in group stage as Scotland face Brazil

Three Lions to face Croatia in their first game on June 17

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2026 World Cup: Full List of Matches, Schedule

The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.

Sports Illustrated

The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw to unveil group picks

The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place Friday afternoon at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A record 64 nations will participate to determine which 48 teams will compete this summer

The Independent UK

Why 2026 World Cup Draw is at the Kennedy Center

The draw will take place in Washington D.C. on December 5.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Group Stage Mock Draw 3.0: European Giants Get Luckier Than Mexico, USMNT

The group stage draw a few months out is one of the key moments of any World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Why Teams Won’t Know Time, Location of Games at World Cup Draw

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Draw on TV, Live Stream

Fans across the globe will tune in on Friday to learn their team’s fate.

Sports Illustrated

The 11 Possible Matchups for 2026 World Cup Opening Game

Mexico has 11 potential opponents for the inaugural game of the 2026 World Cup.

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What Time Is the 2026 World Cup Draw?

A record 48 countries will compete in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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