2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: England Draw Croatia as Brazil Face Morocco in Tournament Opener

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: England Draw Croatia as Brazil Face Morocco in Tournament Opener

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw has been completed, setting the stage for an exciting tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The draw, conducted on Friday in Washington, produced several eye-catching matchups, including England vs Croatia and Brazil vs Morocco, which will serve as Brazil’s opening fixture.

Host nation USA (USMNT) has been grouped with Australia, while defending champions Argentina will begin their title defence in a group featuring Austria. Tournament heavyweights France, Germany, Portugal, and Spain also discovered their group opponents as anticipation builds for the expanded World Cup format.

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Below is the full breakdown of all 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup:

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Qualifier
Group B: Canada, Qualifier, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Qualifier
Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, 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, Qualifier, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

With powerhouse clashes and emerging football nations in the mix, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises unforgettable action as the world counts down to kickoff.

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: England Draw Croatia as Brazil Face Morocco in Tournament Opener