World Cup 2026 draw gets underway

The draw for next year's men's football World Cup is getting under way at a glitzy ceremony in Washington. We explain how teams will be allocated to their groups, and we bring together fans from the countries who have qualified for the first time.

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Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: Fifa President Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump speak to media as they arrive on the red carpet ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026 draw. Credit: Brian Snyder/Reuters)