The groups are set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and now its time to learn where and who will play.
Gillette Stadium, which will temporarily be called “Boston Stadium,” will host seven matches on the 2026 World Cup, including 5 games from the following groups:
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Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland,
Group I: France, Senegal, Winner of Play-Off Group 2, Norway
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
They will also host a knockout round game from Group E (Germany, Curacao, Cote D’Ivoire, Ecuador) and a quarterfinal match.
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw results: See all 12 groups of teams, possible matchups at Gillette Stadium
Forty-two of the teams have been determined, and 22 are competing in playoffs for six berths that will be decided on March 31.
The draw ceremony on Friday included U.S. President Donald Trump receiving a peace prize awarded by FIFA, and balls with team names plucked by famous North American athletes Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, Aaron Judge, and Wayne Gretzky.
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Winners and second-place nations from the 12 groups advance to the new round of 32 along with the top eight third-place teams. All games from the quarterfinals on will be in the U.S., culminating in the July 19 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Here are all the groups:
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Winner of Play-off Group D
Group B: Canada, Winner of Play-off Group A, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland,
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Winner of Play-off Group C
Group E: Germany, Curacao, Cote D’Ivoire, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Winner of Play-off Group B, Tunisia
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Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran. New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Winner of Play-Off 2, Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal. Winner play-off 1, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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