The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun as the global football community witnessed the completion of the tournament draw. With 48 teams expected to compete across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, this edition promises intense clashes, exciting rivalries, and new football stories. Here is a full breakdown of every group and what fans should expect.

Full Group Draw for World Cup 2026

Group A
Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, Denmark/North Macedonia/Czechia/Republic of Ireland
Mexico enters as hosts and will try to top the group, but South Africa and Korea Republic bring strong challenges. The final European qualifier adds extra unpredictability.

Group B
Canada, Italy/Northern Ireland/Wales/Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
Canada looks to impress on home soil, while Switzerland brings tournament experience. The remaining European team will heavily influence the group’s balance.

Group C
Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Brazil and Morocco are the clear favorites, but Scotland brings physicality and Haiti adds pace and ambition.

Group D
USA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo
The USA hopes to take advantage of home support, though Paraguay’s resilience and Australia’s structure make this a tight group. The last European team could reshape expectations.

Group E
Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador
Germany faces two strong teams from Africa and South America, making this group competitive from the start.

Group F
Netherlands, Japan, Ukraine/Sweden/Poland/Albania, Tunisia
The Netherlands and Japan headline this group, while the final European side and Tunisia make qualification unpredictable.

Group G
Belgium, Egypt, IR Iran, New Zealand
Belgium leads on paper, but Egypt’s form and Iran’s defensive discipline create a tough path to the next stage.

Group H
Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Spain meets Uruguay in one of the standout pairings. Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia also look ready to challenge.

Group I
France, Senegal, Congo DR/New Caledonia/Jamaica, Norway
France faces a strong Senegal side and a motivated Norway, making this one of the most competitive groups.

Group J
Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Argentina begins its title defense with a manageable group, but Algeria and Austria offer quality threats.

Group K
Portugal, Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Portugal and Colombia enter as favorites. The remaining qualifier, along with Uzbekistan, could still create surprises.

Group L
England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
England and Croatia lead the group on paper, but Ghana’s strength makes this one of the most exciting group battles.

Teams Yet to Be Confirmed

Six spots remain open. Four will come from the UEFA playoffs featuring Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, Denmark, Italy, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, North Macedonia, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Wales.
The final two spots will come from an intercontinental play-off involving Bolivia, Congo DR, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia, and Suriname.

Key Highlights From the Draw

Spain and Uruguay headline one of the biggest early matches of the tournament. France must overcome Senegal and Norway in a challenging group. Argentina enjoys a solid start as defending champions, while Portugal and England receive groups with mixed difficulty. African teams Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire all have clear chances to progress.

Conclusion

The World Cup 2026 draw has set the stage for a global football festival filled with passion and unforgettable moments. With host nations preparing for big performances and several heavyweight matchups already confirmed, fans can expect an exciting tournament from start to finish. More intensity will be added once the remaining six qualifiers join the final list in March 2026. The countdown to the world’s biggest football event has officially begun.