2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Results: Full Groups Revealed, Printable Brackets, and Key Matchups – Sports Brackets
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw results are out. The draw took place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Hosts were Heidi Klum and Kevin Hart; performers included Andrea Bocelli and Robbie Williams. FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump attended. The draw placed 42 qualified teams and six playoff placeholders into 12 groups of four.
What Happened During the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw?
Defending champions Argentina are in Group E with Colombia, Egypt, and a UEFA playoff winner from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw. The United States, in Group D, drew Australia, Paraguay, and a CONCACAF playoff winner. Full match schedules with venues and kickoff times will be released December 6, at 12:00 PM ET.
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 104 matches across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32.
Quick World Cup Draw Highlights
- Group I contains France, Senegal, Norway, and an inter-confederation playoff winner.
- Mexico (Group A) plays South Africa, South Korea, and a CONCACAF playoff winner.
- Canada (Group B) plays a CONMEBOL playoff winner, Qatar, and Switzerland.
- Argentina opens against Colombia in Group E.
- Curaçao is in Group F with France, Senegal, and Uzbekistan.
2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Results
Here are the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw results for you. Each group has four teams assigned. The date and venue for the opener are listed for you as well.
| Group | Pot 1 (Hosts/Top Seeds) | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 | Notes/Opener Venue |
| A | Mexico (Host) | Japan | South Africa | CONCACAF Playoff Winner | Estadio Azteca – June 11 |
| B | Canada (Host) | Switzerland | Qatar | CONMEBOL Playoff Winner | BMO Field, Toronto – June 12 |
| C | Brazil | Morocco | Scotland | Haiti | MetLife Stadium |
| D | USA (Host) | Australia | Paraguay | CONCACAF Playoff Winner | SoFi Stadium – June 12 |
| E | Argentina | Colombia | Egypt | UEFA Playoff Winner | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| F | France | Senegal | Uzbekistan | Curaçao | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| G | Spain | Croatia | Algeria | Jordan | Rose Bowl, Pasadena |
| H | England | Uruguay | Côte d’Ivoire | New Zealand | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| I | Portugal | Iran | Tunisia | Inter-confed Playoff Winner | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| J | Netherlands | Ecuador | Saudi Arabia | UEFA Playoff Winner | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| K | Belgium | Austria | Panama | UEFA Playoff Winner | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| L | Germany | South Korea | Norway | UEFA Playoff Winner | BC Place, Vancouver |
How Did the 2026 World Cup Draw Work?
Teams were divided into four pots of 12 based on the November 19, 2025 FIFA rankings. Pot 1 included the three hosts (pre-placed in A1, B1, D1) and the nine highest-ranked qualified teams. The draw proceeded pot by pot, filling Groups A through L in order. Rules prevented same-confederation clashes outside Europe and limited each group to a maximum of two UEFA teams.
Key World Cup 2026 Storylines
- The United States received one of the easier groups among the hosts.
- Argentina avoids Brazil until at least the quarter-finals.
- Group I pairs France with Senegal and Norway.
- Spain, France, Argentina, and England are in separate bracket quadrants and cannot meet before the semi-finals.
Printable 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Table
We have a printable 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw table for you here. All 12 groups are filled out. Once the remaining six teams earn spots, we’ll update the final grid for you. You can also checkout the 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule and printable knockout state bracket articles that we have posted for you.
