Overview
- At the Washington, D.C. draw, Mexico was assigned the tournament opener against South Africa at Estadio Azteca, with South Korea also in Group A and a UEFA playoff winner to be added.
- Argentina, a seeded team, will play in Group J against Austria, Algeria and Jordan, with its group-stage debut set against Algeria.
- The expanded format features 12 groups of four, advancing the top two in each group plus eight best third‑placed teams to a new round of 32, bringing finalists to a maximum of eight matches.
- FIFA confirmed the tournament window of June 11–July 19, 2026, totaling 104 matches, and said detailed fixture assignments will follow after the draw.
- The ceremony included the three host-nation leaders on stage, and FIFA presented its new Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump during the event.