The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are settled, and playoff games in March will determine the final slots. President Donald Trump was awarded a peace prize.

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.

FIFA is about to determine which teams all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting.

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

The United States Men's National Team will face Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament draw revealed Friday.

President Donald Trump is confident in the security of host cities months ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take center stage, telling reporters ahead of the draw in Washington, D.C., that the government will "take care" of any concerns if needed.

Team USA's group opponents and group-play schedule were officially announced Friday as part of the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Canada men’s soccer hasn’t enjoyed much success at the World Cup over the years, but it will look to change that on home soil in 2026.