On Friday, FIFA held the draw for the largest World Cup ever, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026.

Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

First, it’s an opening game against Erling Haaland's Norway, which won every qualifier on their way to the World Cup. After that, it’s the winner of Bolivia, Iraq or Suriname, ending with a game against Senegal, a country so deeply connected to the French, who also did well in qualifiers.

Germany, four-time winners of the World Cup, will be looking to have a strong tournament in 2026 after not getting out of the group in 2018 and 2022.

The United States will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in group stage play when the tournament opens next summer.

The U.S. men's national team take on the best teams from across the globe at next year's World Cup. Here's what to know.