The 2026 World Cup draw defines the 12 groups
The draw ceremony held in Miami revealed the matchups for the group stage of the first World Cup with 48 teams.
FIFA held the official 2026 World Cup draw in a spectacular ceremony at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The event defined the composition of the 12 groups that will shape the first phase of the tournament.
The United States, Mexico and Canada, as host countries, were placed as top seeds in Groups A, B and C respectively. Argentina, the reigning world champion, heads Group D.
The expanded 48-team format promises more matches, more excitement and the historic participation of teams that have never competed in a World Cup.
The group stage matches will be played from June 11 to 28, 2026, with fixtures spread across the 16 venues in the three host countries.
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