2026 World Cup group stage draw results
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The U.S. drew familiar opponents and ones it just beat as part of World Cup prep. The expectations for next summer are now on the rise
First, it’s an opening game against Erling Haaland's Norway, which won every qualifier on their way to the World Cup. After that, it’s the winner of Bolivia, Iraq or Suriname, ending with a game against Senegal, a country so deeply connected to the French, who also did well in qualifiers.
The United States will open the World Cup 2026 against Paraguay and also face Australia and a European team to be determined in Group D.
England heads into the 2026 World Cup as one of the favorites, looking to lift the trophy for the first time since winning it in 1966 on home soil. The Three Lions were knocked out by France in the 2022 World Cup and have finished runner-up in back-to-back European championships.
Is Group L the Group of Death? Alexi Lalas, Thierry Henry and Stu Holden make their ruling following the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw.
N ow that we know which teams who will play one another in the 2026 World Cup group stage, it's time to predict who will make it through to the knockout rounds.. UEFA playoff D winner (Denmark, Czechia,