Overview
- Mexico will face South Africa to open the tournament on June 11 at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, with hosts pre-placed in Groups A (Mexico), B (Canada) and D (United States).
- The United States landed in Group D with Paraguay, Australia and a UEFA playoff winner, with its opener against Paraguay slated for Los Angeles.
- Six World Cup berths remain undecided until March, with four coming through UEFA playoff paths and two via an intercontinental playoff tournament.
- FIFA structured the draw to keep Spain, Argentina, France and England on separate semifinal paths provided they win their groups.
- FIFA will publish venues and kickoff times on Saturday for the 48-team, 104-match tournament running June 11–July 19 across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, and the ceremony included the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize presented to President Donald Trump.