Confirmed groups for 2026 World Cup: Full draw and details

The official draw for the 2026 World Cup has been completed in Washington, D.C., unveiling all group stage matchups and mapping out the journey toward the tournament final.

2026 World Cup Group Stage Lineup

Here are the finalized groups for the 2026 World Cup:

• Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, UEFA Playoff D winner (Denmark, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland, North Macedonia)
• Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, UEFA Playoff A winner (Italy, Wales, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Northern Ireland)
• Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti
• Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, UEFA Playoff C winner (Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo, Romania)
• Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curacao
• Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, UEFA Playoff B winner (Ukraine, Poland, Albania, Sweden)
• Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
• Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde
• Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Inter-Confederation Playoff 2 (Iraq, Bolivia, Suriname)
• Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan
• Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Inter-Confederation Playoff 1 (DR Congo, Jamaica, New Caledonia)
• Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana

The draw sets the stage for what promises to be a thrilling tournament, with each group featuring a mix of traditional powerhouses and emerging football nations.

Author: Ava Mitchell