Latest News About FIFA World Cup 2026 group draw

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place on December 5, 2025, arranging 48 teams into four pots of 12; the U.S., Canada, and Mexico were automatically in Pot 1 as co-hosts and seeded teams. Groups A–L were formed by drawing one team from each pot, to avoid early clashes among top-ranked nations and to minimize same-confederation groupings where possible. The tournament runs across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and 32 teams advancing to the knockout stage (top two from each group plus eight best third-placed teams). Fan interest a historic group stage as nations learn their opening matchups, was seen at the ceremony and took part in the draw ceremony.