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World Cup 2026

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Max Mallow|
The 48 countries taking part next summer find out their group fates today. Follow along.
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WORLD CUP HEADLINES

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There will be a total of 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Barnaby Lane|

USMNT

The USMNT are set to embark on their first home World Cup campaign since 1994.
James Cormack|
Mexico open the tournament against South African while Brazil have landed themselves a tough group.
Jamie Spencer|
The Stars and Stripes received a favorable draw for the 2026 World Cup.
Amanda Langell|
Every USMNT game takes place on home soil.
Ben Steiner|
The World Cup group stage has been structured to try and ensure that the top seeds don’t meet until the latter rounds.
Grey Whitebloom|
The 45th and 47th U.S. President gave a brief speech upon receiving the award.
Ben Steiner|
The group stage draw a few months out is one of the key moments of any World Cup.
Jamie Spencer|
Fans across the globe will tune in on Friday to learn their team’s fate.
Tom Gott|

ENGLAND

A record 48 countries will compete in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Tom Gott|
Argentina will have to fend off some European giants to retain their World Cup crown.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
FIFA have responded firmly to calls of immorality.
Grey Whitebloom|
A record 48 countries will compete in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad could make a splash next summer after a strong end to 2025.
Max Mallow|
The proposed changes would come into effect on June 1.
Amanda Langell|
From Andrés Iniesta to Zinedine Zidane, Andrea Pirlo to Zico, the list of legendary midfielders is an illustrious one.
Barnaby Lane|
Chelsea’s captain enjoyed a coming-of-age performance against Arsenal, demonstrating the journey to maturity he has taken in recent years
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Former Germany teammate Mario Götze will be watching from afar as Thomas Müller chases the “most important thing.”
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The draw will take place in Washington D.C. on December 5.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Mexico has 11 potential opponents for the inaugural game of the 2026 World Cup.
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