The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in the competition’s illustrious history.
The expansion of world football’s most prestigious tournament means more participants and matches than ever before, with 48 nations duking it out for world champion status in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Countries across the globe have already undergone testing qualification campaigns to book their ticket to North America, and they will discover their group stage opponents for the tournament before the end of the calendar year.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup group stage draw.






