The FIFA World Cup 2026™ group stage has been mapped out during a dazzling Final Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC.

The live results of the 2026 World Cup draw, along with detailed schedule information for all 48 qualifying teams.

Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open its World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria.

Today’s World Cup draw determined which teams will face off in the group stage, and also featured the awarding of the newly created FIFA Peace Prize to President Donald Trump. Follow live updates.

That was a shocking moment for them, even though Mexico has not yet advanced beyond he quarter-final stage of a World Cup.