World Cup 2026 draw with full 48-team lineup: blockbuster groups, debutants, and giants on collision courses
World Cup 2026 draw with full 48-team lineup: blockbuster groups, debutants, and giants on collision courses The 2026 FIFA World Cup lineup has been completed following the conclusion of the play-offs this week. The final six teams booked their place at this summer's tournament, the first in an expanded 48-team format. Here is the full group stage draw for the 2026 World Cup.
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia Co-hosts Mexico will take on South Africa, South Korea and Czechia in Group A. The Czechs held their nerve during the UEFA play-offs this week to qualify, beating both Ireland and Denmark via penalties. Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland Fellow co-hosts, Canada can also be confident of reaching the knockout rounds.
Jesse Marsch's side face Bosnia and Qatar sides who have both qualified for the World Cup for only the second time. Switzerland complete Group B. Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 this summer.
The Tartan Army will face a glamour tie against five-time winners Brazil in the group stage, alongside a clash with a Morocco side recently handed the AFCON title. Haiti are back at the tournament for the first time since 1974. Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye The USA have been drawn into arguably the most competitive group.
The co-hosts face Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye in a group where all four teams will fancy their chances. Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador Curaçao have made history as the smallest ever nation to reach a World Cup. The Caribbean nation has a population of around just 156,000, making their qualification a record-breaking achievement.