The John F. Kennedy Conference Center hosted the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The results are as follows:

• Group A: Mexico – South Korea – South Africa – Europe Playoff Path 4 (Denmark – Czech Republic – Ireland – North Macedonia).

• Group B: Canada – Switzerland – Qatar – Europe Playoff Path 1 (Italy – Wales – Bosnia & Herzegovina – Northern Ireland).

• Group C: Brazil – Morocco – Scotland – Haiti.

• Group D: USA – Australia – Paraguay – Europe Playoff Path 3 (Turkey – Slovakia – Kosovo – Romania).

• Group E: Germany – Ecuador – Ivory Coast – Curaçao.

• Group F: Netherlands – Japan – Tunisia – Europe Playoff Path 2 (Ukraine – Poland – Albania – Sweden).

• Group G: Belgium – Iran – Egypt – New Zealand.

• Group H: Spain – Uruguay – Saudi Arabia – Cape Verde.

• Group I: France – Senegal – Norway – Global Playoff 2 (Iraq – Bolivia – Suriname).

• Group J: Argentina – Austria – Algeria – Jordan.

• Group K: Portugal – Colombia – Uzbekistan – Global Playoff 1 (DR Congo – Jamaica – New Caledonia).

• Group L: England – Croatia – Panama – Ghana.

Egypt’s Participation:

• Egypt will participate for the fourth time in its history, coached by Hossam Hassan.

• The Pharaohs are in Group G with Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.

Playoffs Details:

• Six spots remain to complete the 48-team tournament.

• Four spots from European playoffs and two from global playoffs, to be held March 23–31, 2026, in Mexico.

• European playoff includes teams like Italy, Wales, Denmark, Ireland, North Macedonia, Poland, Ukraine, and Sweden.

• Global playoff will include teams from different continents to determine the final qualifiers.

Importance of the Draw:

• Helps predict tough matches and plan strategies for each team.

• Highlights Egypt’s challenging Group G with experienced opponents.

• Determines early match schedules and breaks for proper tournament planning.