Brazil was drawn in Group C — which will play two of its matches in Boston. France is in Group I, which also plays two matches in Boston.

The 2026 World Cup draw was made on Friday and the tournament schedule was released on Saturday The USMNT will start their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in LA on June 12 at 9 p.m. ET. They play Australia in Seattle on June 19 at 3 p.m. before taking on a playoff winner in LA on June 25 at 10 p.m.

The groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been set. Here's a breakdown of the 48-team tournament, including a look at the potential "Group of Death."

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in June, a month-long celebration of soccer in North America.

France 1998 remains their only appearance at a World Cup, with the recent draw against Curacao costing them a 2026 spot and Steve McClaren his job. They should beat New Caledonia in their first play-off, but then DR Congo await. They have the players, including Leon Bailey and Demarai Gray, who could cause most teams problems.

President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the 2026 FIFA World Cup security, saying the government will solve any problems in host cities if needed.

At the FIFA World Cup Draw at the Kennedy Center, the U.S. learned two out of three of its opponents for the group stage

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

Lando Norris became the Formula 1 world drivers' champion for the first time after securing the 2025 title at Sunday's season finale in Abu Dhabi.