2026 FIFA World Cup draw sets stage for summer’s tournament
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The furthest north the World Cup has gone is Sandviken in Sweden in 1958, the furthest east is Sapporo in Japan in 2002 and the furthest south is Mar del Plata in Argentina in 1978. While 48 teams will compete at the 2026 World Cup, there are 64 teams involved in tomorrow's draw.
Brazil was drawn in Group C — which will play two of its matches in Boston. France is in Group I, which also plays two matches in Boston.
The 2026 World Cup will feature 13 different kick-off times, with almost half the group stage matches taking place after 00:00 BST.
Groups confirmed for 2026 World CupWith the group stage pairings and the route each team has to the final confirmed, the odds will reflect how easy, or tough, teams have it. MORE — 2026 World Cup hub | 2026 World Cup groups,
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Lionel Messi is looking for his second World Cup title and his third appearance in a final of soccer's biggest tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to reach his first ever final. Here's how it can happen and where the potential clash could occur next summer.