Tournament, set to be the largest in history, will see teams from around world compete for glory on a grand stage across three host countries
New York: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-Dec 6th, 2025) The much-anticipated group draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been revealed, marking a significant milestone in the tournament's history.
This edition of the World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, will feature 48 teams, divided into 12 groups.
The draw ceremony took place in the United States, with US President Donald Trump in attendance. The tournament, set to be the largest in history, will see teams from around the world compete for glory on a grand stage across three host countries.
Here’s the breakdown of the groups:
Group A: Mexico (host), South Africa, South Korea, and the team qualifying from Playoff D.
Group B: Canada (host), Qatar, Switzerland, and the winner of Europe Playoff A (Wales or Northern Ireland).
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.
Group D: United States (host), Australia, Paraguay, and the team qualifying from Europe Playoff C.
Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Curacao.
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, and the team from Europe Qualifier B.
Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand.
Group H: Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and Cape Verde.
Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, and the team from FIFA Playoff 2.
Group J: Defending champions Argentina, Austria, Algeria, and Jordan.
Group K: Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, and the team from FIFA Qualifier 1.
Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, and Ghana.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, expanding the tournament from the previous 32-team format. This historic change is expected to add even more excitement and drama to the competition, with more teams having the chance to qualify for the prestigious event.
The tournament will be held across the three host nations, with matches taking place in cities throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The fans from all over the world are eagerly anticipating the start of what promises to be the biggest FIFA World Cup to date.
