Tshabalalaaaaaaa!The draw for the 2026 World Cup has delivered its verdict!The big nations now know almost all their opponents, while waiting for the results of the playoffs.This Saturday, we’ll

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.

While Mexico didn't have to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as hosts, the country did win its final competitive tournament, defeating the United States in July's Gold Cup Final, 2-1. While Mexico was largely full strength in that contest against more of a B-side from the United States, it was a solid result for El Tri.

The semi-finals for both the UEFA and FIFA confederation playoffs take place on Tuesday, March 26, while the finals will be played the following week on Tuesday, March 31. Once those fixtures are concluded, all qualified teams for the 2026 World Cup will be confirmed.

Rassie Erasmus will coach South Africa to the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States after his contract was extended by four years.

Morocco head into Friday’s FIFA World Cup draw in Washington brimming with confidence, determined to build on their trailblazing run to the semi-finals in Qatar 2022 and prove their rise is no accident.

Follow reaction to today’s World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The United States will play Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in Group D of next summer’s World Cup.