Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

Mexico's Edoson Álvarez said that playing at home will also help the team try to at least reach the quarterfinals.

World leaders with the Group of 20 rich and developing nations will meet this weekend in Johannesburg for the bloc’s first summit in Africa.

Cameroon, Congo, Gabon and Nigeria clash for entry into the FIFA intercontinental playoff tournament for the World Cup.

The president did not attend this year’s annual gathering in South Africa, which has been a frequent target of his attacks.

At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a mass shooting at a bar in a township near the South African administrative capital of Pretoria, police said on Saturday.

At least 11 people were killed on Saturday including a three year old boy, after gunshots were fired at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said, adding that a manhunt was launched for three suspects who were not identified.

Follow the World Cup draw with live updates and find out who the USMNT and soccer's best will be facing during the 2026 tournament. The expanded 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history featuring 48 countries – up from 32 – battling for soccer's ultimate prize in North America.