Which World Cup groups are the toughest and easiest? We ranked all 16

The draw for the 2026 World Cup creates some easy and some difficult groups for contenders. We ranked all 16 from toughest to ...

The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is underway. See how the group picks shake out

The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A record 48 teams will ...

World Cup draw 2026: See all the FIFA groups, teams and opponents

Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw live now to find out groups for USMNT, Mexico, Canada. President Trump at star-studded ...

Argentina and Messi to open World Cup against Algeria, US starts against Paraguay

WASHINGTON (AP) — Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their World Cup title defense against Algeria, while the U.S. was ...

2026 World Cup draw: USMNT to face Paraguay, Australia

The United States will face Paraguay, Australia and the winner of a UEFA playoff featuring Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.