FULL LIST: 2026 World Cup draw, group pairings

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.

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

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Group B

Canada, a qualifier, Qatar, and Switzerland

Group C

Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland

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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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