North America will be the center of the sporting world during the summer of 2026 as the World Cup will be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is quickly approaching. The iconic global soccer tournament, which will be held in North America next summer, is only a couple of months away at this point. The tournament, which begins in June 2026,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was an entertaining, colorful and, at times, somewhat baffling ceremony. But when the dust settled, soccer fans knew which group their team would play in for the opening stages of the tournament.

Follow the World Cup draw with live updates and find out who the USMNT and soccer's best will be facing during the 2026 tournament. The expanded 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history featuring 48 countries – up from 32 – battling for soccer's ultimate prize in North America.

Christian Pulisic scored the opener and Christopher Nkunku added two more as AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona 3-0 in Serie A.

The debate over who sits at the very top of world soccer has defined an entire generation. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, or Lamine Yamal—each name represents a different era, a different idea of greatness.

Today’s World Cup draw determined which teams will face off in the group stage, and also featured the awarding of the newly created FIFA Peace Prize to President Donald Trump. Follow live updates.

If 2026 is the soccer feast that U.S. soccer fans can't wait to devour, the past year was an appetizer of savory treats and sour bites.

© David Ramos/Getty ImagesReece James #24 of Chelsea FC holds the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. President Donald Trump interacts with ...

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