Groups set for U.S., Mexico and 48-team field for 2026
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World Cup 2026: Mexico grouped with South Korea, South Africa and playoff winner in favorable draw
El Tri themselves in the group against South Korea, South Africa, and the eventual winner of the FIFA playoff winner D. The future winner means either Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, or Ireland will join Group A for the 2026 World Cup. There are plenty of teams that will hold Mexico's hand down the tournament memory lane.
The three host nation leaders are expected to meet in Washington DC on Friday for the tournament's final draw.
Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.
Mexico was drawn into a group with South Africa, South Korea and the UEFA Playoff D winner – Denmark, Ireland, Czech Republic or North Macedonia. El Tri will face South Africa in the tournament's opening match on June 11, 16 years after the two sides played the first game in the 2010 World Cup.
The US men’s soccer team will open June 12, face Australia on June 19 in Seattle and finish group play June 25 at SoFi Stadium against a team to be determined.
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US to face Australia, Paraguay in FIFA World Cup next year
The United States on Friday learned that its men's soccer team will face off against Australia and Paraguay during the group stage of the FIFA World Cup next year, along with a country that will be determined early next year in a playoff.
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Mexico must heed US travel warnings, public safety official says
"Mexican authorities seem to ignore these warnings, these should not be considered an exaggeration," said Quijano Sosa. "Even though they deny it, the Baja California region, Tijuana in particular, remain with an incredibly high level of violence.
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