WASHINGTON – The official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup defined the twelve groups that will kick off the biggest national team tournament in history. This event, which will be held with 48 teams and three host countries (Mexico, Canada, and the United States), promises to be unforgettable. The ceremony, which took place in Washington, distributed the selections into a diverse bracket, highlighting the presence of world powers and the inclusion of emerging teams that will seek to advance in a group stage that is broader and more demanding than in previous editions.
Defined Groups
The groups from A to F include selections such as Mexico, Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands, along with African, Asian teams and representatives that still need to secure their classification through the European playoffs. From G to L, crosses with Belgium, Spain, France, Argentina, Portugal and England stand out, accompanied by selections from all continents, reflecting the global expansion of football and the new competitive format approved by FIFA.Official Composition of the Groups
- Group A: Mexico (host), South Africa, Republic of Korea, Winner PO Europe D (Czech Republic / Ireland / Denmark / Macedonia)
- Group B: Canada (host), Winner PO Europe A (Wales / Bosnia / Italy / Ireland), Qatar, Switzerland
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- Group D: United States (host), Paraguay, Australia, Winner PO Europe C (Slovakia / Kosovo / Turkey / Romania)
- Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Winner PO Europe B (Ukraine / Sweden / Poland / Albania), Tunisia
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Group I: France, Senegal, Winner PO 2 (Bolivia / Iraq / Suriname), Norway
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, Winner PO 1 (New Caledonia / Jamaica / DR Congo), Colombia, Uzbekistan
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
