On Friday, FIFA held the draw for the largest World Cup ever, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are settled, and playoff games in March will determine the final slots. President Donald Trump was awarded a peace prize.

The groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been set. Here's a breakdown of the 48-team tournament, including a look at the potential "Group of Death."

The group stage has been set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are the odds for each team to advance to the knockout stage.

First, it’s an opening game against Erling Haaland's Norway, which won every qualifier on their way to the World Cup. After that, it’s the winner of Bolivia, Iraq or Suriname, ending with a game against Senegal, a country so deeply connected to the French, who also did well in qualifiers.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was held Friday, December 5, 2025, during a pomp-and-circumstance-filled ceremony at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Brazil was drawn in Group C — which will play two of its matches in Boston. France is in Group I, which also plays two matches in Boston.

Countries from around the world will compete in FIFA's Intercontinental Playoffs for a chance to make the final two spots in the World Cup.

France 1998 remains their only appearance at a World Cup, with the recent draw against Curacao costing them a 2026 spot and Steve McClaren his job. They should beat New Caledonia in their first play-off, but then DR Congo await. They have the players, including Leon Bailey and Demarai Gray, who could cause most teams problems.

The U.S. men's national team take on the best teams from across the globe at next year's World Cup. Here's what to know.

The United States is the Group D favorite following the draw for World Cup 2026. It's first-round opponents include Paraguay and Australia.