The path to glory is now set. In a lavish ceremony at Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center on Friday, the groups for the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup were drawn, mapping out the first chapter of next summer’s unprecedented tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The draw, hosted by comedian Kevin Hart and model Heidi Klum, unfolded amid performances from Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, and the Village People. It featured a surprise presentation to former President Donald Trump of the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, awarded for his “actions taken to help end conflicts around the globe,” according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The Group Stage Landscape The 48 qualified nations were sorted into 12 groups of four. The host nations were automatically placed into the top seeding pot and will headline their groups: Mexico in Group A , Canada in Group B , and the United States in Group D . The U.S . Men’s National Team will face...
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