As it happened: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw sets the stage for summer’s tournament

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.

FIFA World Cup draw live updates: United States to face Australia, Paraguay and winner of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo

Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

At the World Cup draw, Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT learns its fate

The United States will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in group stage play when the tournament opens next summer.

Ronaldo vs. Messi at the World Cup: How And Where Can It Happen?

Can the two GOATs meet? Here's how the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could meet at the World Cup.

World Cup draw winners and losers: USMNT gets a boost, Spain celebrates while France sweats in Group of Death

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.
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