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Kathmandu, Mangsir 20 — FIFA has officially announced the group stage draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made Friday night at an event in Washington, D.C., USA, revealing the groups for the upcoming edition.

For the first time in history, the tournament will feature 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four teams each.

Group Draws for 2026 World Cup

• Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Playoff D Winner

• Group B: Canada, Playoff A Winner, Qatar, Switzerland

• Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland

• Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Playoff C Winner

• Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador

• Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Playoff B Winner, Tunisia

• Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand

• Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay

• Group I: France, Senegal, Playoff 2 Winner, Norway

• Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan

• Group K: Portugal, Playoff 1 Winner, Colombia, Uzbekistan

• Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking a historic expansion of the tournament. The 48 teams will advance from the group stage into the largest knockout phase in World Cup history.

This edition of the World Cup is widely regarded as a landmark in football history due to its expanded format, increased number of participating nations, and multinational hosting arrangement.