Reigning champions Argentina will face Algeria, Austria, and first-time qualifiers Jordan in their 2026 World Cup group, according to the draw made in Washington on Friday.
Five-time winners Brazil play 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, as well as Scotland and Haiti, in their group, while France take on Senegal, Norway, and a qualifier from the playoffs in their group.
South Africa will play co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the competition.
2026 World Cup Groups
Below are the 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026:
Group A
Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, a qualifier
Group B
Canada, a qualifier, Qatar, and Switzerland
Group C
Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D
United States, Paraguay, Australia, a qualifier
Group E
Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F
Netherlands, Japan, a qualifier, Tunisia
Group G
Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H
Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I
France, Senegal, qualifier, Norway
Group J
Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K
Portugal, a qualifier, Uzbekistan, and Colombia
Group L
England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
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