The eyes of the soccer world will turn to Washington, D.C. today as the city hosts the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event marks a major moment ahead of the largest World Cup in ...

Before the World Cup begins next summer, all 48 teams – include the U.S. men's national team and fellow co-hosts Canada and Mexico – will need to know who their opponents will be, which cities they'll ...

The United States will face Paraguay in its opening match in Group D, and Mexico will play South Africa in the tournament’s first game.

The World Cup Draw for the 48-team 2026 tournament is underway at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The draw will finalize the group stage for the first 48-team ...

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are settled, and playoff games in March will determine the final slots. President Donald Trump was awarded a peace prize.

The highly anticipated draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place Friday at 11 a.m. Central in Washington, D.C. The 48-nation field will be divided into 12 groups of four, setting the stage for the ...