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2026 World Cup draw: How Ireland are involved without qualifying yet

The Republic of Ireland are yet to book their place at the 2026 World Cup, but that doesn't mean they can't play a part in Friday's group-stage draw.

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When are Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland playing their World Cup 2026 qualifying play-off matches?

RTÉ Ireland · 20h

Ireland to face Mexico, South Africa and South Korea if they qualify for 2026 World Cup

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World Cup 2026 draw LIVE: England and Scotland learn group stage opponents

The eyes of the football world are on Washington, D.C. this evening as the group stage draw for the 2026 World Cup is held.

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Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup

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2026 World Cup draw: England and Scotland learn group stage opponents for tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico

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Scotland World Cup fixtures and venues revealed as Brazil blockbuster rounds off group

The Hollywood moment against Denmark sets our boys up to face Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.

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Tartan Army excited for World Cup despite tough draw for Scotland

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World Cup 2026 draw: Start time, pots, teams qualified and how to watch on TV

World Cup, England

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2026 World Cup schedule: Complete groups, match dates, fixtures, venues and 'Group of Death'

The final draw is complete, and we now know the group stage opponents for each of the qualified teams for the 2026 World Cup.

FourFourTwo on MSN · 18h

World Cup 2026 draw: England find out their opponents

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When are England World Cup fixtures out?

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World Cup 2026 draw RECAP: Donald Trump steals the show with on-stage selfies and dancing as USA are paired with Australia while England are handed tough group

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog of the 2026 World Cup draw as England, Scotland, USA and co are set to learn their group stage opponents from extravagant showpiece in Washington DC .

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Our verdict on England’s World Cup group-stage opponents

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Watch World Cup 2026 draw: Home nations await fate as teams start to learn their groups

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England World Cup draw 2026: Thomas Tuchel avoids Gareth Southgate nightmare

The Three Lions will take on Croatia, Ghana and Panama next summer in Group L.

Cornwall Live · 23h

World Cup 2026 draw LIVE: England set to discover opponents

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England favourites in World Cup 2026 group in Thomas Tuchel's dream draw scenario

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2026 FIFA Men's World Cup groups are set. See the USA matchups and possible "Group of Death."

Forty-eight countries, the largest number in the history of the tournament, will compete in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.

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2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Groups finalized; U.S. to open vs. Paraguay

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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw has US highest ranked in group

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World Cup draw: Matchups are set after ceremony featuring a prize for Trump and plenty of fanfare

Tournament takes shape: The groups are set for the opening stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada, where 48 nations will vie for the ultimate prize in international soccer.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Argentina, Spain, England get the rub of the green

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Free Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

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How to watch the 2026 World Cup draw: Start time, streaming and viewing guide for U.S., Canada and UK

The 48 competing countries will be split into 12 groups of four for the group stages.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw: Full list of teams eligible for draw, format

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What to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup format

FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Highlights: Argentina start title defence vs Algeria, England vs Croatia and Spain vs Uruguay big clashes after draw

FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw Today Highlights: 48 teams have found out their fate as they now know which opponents they'll be getting in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group stage.

Guide to Group A at World Cup 2026

Mexico has consistently been a World Cup participant. The last time they failed to qualify for the finals was the 1982 edition, although they did also miss out in 1990 because they were banned by FIFA. As one of the three co-hosts for 2026, they qualified automatically. What is their World Cup pedigree?

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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw results: USMNT in Group D with Paraguay, Australia and UEFA playoff winner

The USA will begin the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay as part of what initially appears to be a favorable draw for the hosts. Mauricio Pochettino's side will also take on Australia and the winners of one of the four European playoffs to secure a spot at the tournament, either Turkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo.

Guide to Group B at World Cup 2026

Canada return for their second World Cup in a row. They became one of the better stories of 2022 qualifying, improbably topping the CONCACAF table with a young team built on spirit and hungry up-and-comers. This time around, Canada qualified as co-hosts.