Below are the 12 confirmed groups for the 2026 World Cup next summer. Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, UEFA playoff D winner (Denmark, Czechia, Republic of Ireland, North Macedonia) Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, UEFA playoff A winner (Italy, Wales, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Northern Ireland)

President Donald Trump was awarded the very first FIFA Peace Prize on Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., during the World Cup final draw. FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave Trump the award, which included a trophy of golden hands holding a soccer ball.

The last FIFA World Cup took place in Qatar in 2022, and Argentina claimed the championship in a dramatic, high-scoring final that captivated fans around the world. Led by captain Lionel Messi, Argentina defeated France to secure the nation’s third World Cup title and its first since 1986.

After the final 2026 World Cup draw on Friday in Washington D.C., we have a much better idea of the teams that will play most of the six games scheduled at Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area. These are the final group allocations: * Teams that will play in the Bay Area / **Teams that might potentially play in the Bay Area

The next phase of FIFA's World Cup ticket availability begins soon. Here's how to sign up, and where to watch for ticket prices.

The best chance for a Scotland win looks most likely in the first game against Haiti. Ranked 84th in the world, the Carribean nation qualified for their first World Cup since 1974 by beating Nicaragua last month.

The United States is currently listed at +6600 to win the 2026 World Cup. Look no further than Group I for the 2026 edition of the "Group of Death." France, Senegal, Norway and one of Bolivia, Suriname or Iraq will battle it out to advance to the knockout stage.