FIFA World Cup 26™ – Final Draw in Washington FIFA World Cup 26™ – Final Draw in Washington The road to FIFA World Cup 26™ is now officially mapped out. In Washington, DC, the Final Draw has determined the groups, the core match calendar, and the first key clashes of the tournament that will span the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 

With the draw completed, all 48 qualified teams now know their group‑stage opponents and have a clearer view of their potential path to the final. Fans can start planning travel, tickets, and must‑see matches across the Host Cities. 

For the complete and official draw result, please refer to the dedicated pages on FIFA.com. 

FIFA World Cup 26™ – Final Draw in Washington 

Here are the official FIFA World Cup 26 groups:  

Group A:  

• Mexico 

• South Korea 

• South Africa 

• UEFA Playoff D winner (Denmark/Czech Republic/Republic of Ireland/North Macedonia) 

Group B:  

• Canada 

• Switzerland 

• Qatar 

• UEFA Playoff A winner (Italy/Wales/Bosnia and Herzegovina/Northern Ireland)  

Group C:  

• Brazil 

• Morocco 

• Scotland 

• Haiti  

Group D:  

• USA 

• Paraguay 

• Australia 

• UEFA Playoff C winner (Turkey/Slovakia/Kosovo/Romania)  

Group E:  

• Germany 

• Ecuador 

• Ivory Coast 

• Curaçao 

Group F:  

• Netherlands 

• Japan 

• Tunisia 

• UEFA Playoff B winner (Ukraine/Poland/Albania/Sweden) 

Group G:  

• Belgium 

• Iran 

• Egypt 

• New Zealand;  

Group H:  

• Spain 

• Uruguay 

• Saudi Arabia 

• Cape Verde

Group I:  

• France 

• Senegal 

• Norway 

• Inter-confederation Playoff 2 (Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname);  

Group J:  

• Argentina 

• Austria 

• Algeria 

• Jordan 

Group K:  

• Portugal 

• Colombia 

• Uzbekistan 

• Inter-confederation Playoff 1 (DR Congo/Jamaica/New Caledonia) 

Group L:  

• England 

• Croatia 

• Panama 

• Ghana 

You can already collect the history behind several 2026 group‑stage showdowns on the FIFA Collect Marketplace. These matchups have famous past chapters, and they’re slated to return at FIFA World Cup 26, so owning the corresponding collectibles is a timely way to celebrate the rivalry and get your collection ready. 

• Senegal vs France: Commemorate one of football’s greatest shocks, the 2002 opener where debutants Senegal stunned reigning champions: https://collect.fifa.com/marketplace/D05-05 

• Croatia vs England: Revisit a modern classic: https://collect.fifa.com/marketplace/he-sp-14 

• England vs Panama: Relive the high‑scoring group game: https://collect.fifa.com/marketplace/spgb2-32 

Germany vs Ecuador: Revisit the battle for first place in the 2006 group: https://collect.fifa.com/marketplace/spgb2-31 

Build your set today and be prepared when these fixtures take the spotlight again in 2026. 

Collectibles celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2022™ final 

The Final Draw on December 5, 2025 is also the perfect moment to connect the upcoming tournament with recent World Cup history. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ final, one of the most dramatic matches ever played, is celebrated on FIFA Collect through a dedicated set of digital collectibles. 

On FIFA Collect, you can find: 

• Moments capturing the goals and celebrations from the 2022 final, including:  

• Key scoring actions from Argentina vs France  

Montiel penalty: https://collect.fifa.com/marketplace/mpen-01 

• The decisive plays that turned the match into an instant classic  

Martinez save: https://collect.fifa.com/marketplace/S2D02-01 

• Mbappè second goal: https://collect.fifa.com/marketplace/S2D01-01 

• Digital items themed around the trophy and post‑match celebrations, ideal for collectors who want to preserve a permanent memory of that historic night. 

Messi trophy lift 

 

To explore collectibles linked to the FIFA World Cup history, visit the FIFA Collect marketplace and use filters by tournament, team, or moment type. 

 

What happens next after the draw? 

With the Final Draw completed, the main next steps include: 

• Publication and ongoing updates to the detailed match calendar on FIFA.com 

• Local announcements from Host Cities regarding fan zones, transport planning, city‑wide events, and visitor services 

To stay up to date: 

• Check the official FIFA World Cup 26™ section on FIFA.com  

• Follow each Host City’s official channels for local information and city programming 

• Visit the FIFA Collect blog for features on stadiums, host cities, and historic FIFA World Cup moments 

 

The December 5 draw was just the beginning. From this point on, every group, every potential knockout clash, and every host city becomes part of a single shared narrative that will lead all the way to the FIFA World Cup 26™ final.