Portugal were frustrated in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a hugely impressive DR Congo. Portugal, one of the pre-tournament favourites, raced into an early lead when Joao Neves headed home inside six minutes and looked to be on course for a comfortable win.

The 2026 World Cup draw took place Friday with entertainers and sports figures gracing the stage at the Kennedy Center. President Donald Trump received FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, the president of soccer’s global governing body ...

© Lars Baron/Getty ImagesFederico Valverde #8 of Uruguay looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match. In case Uruguay secure a victory over Cape Verde ...

The path to glory will be plotted Friday as the 2026 World Cup draw sets the stage for the biggest men’s sporting event in the world. The 2026 World Cup draw, slated for noon ET from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will determine the makeup of ...

WASHINGTON — The nation's capital played host to the draw for the 2026 World Cup, revealing the groups, matchups and venues for next summer's tournament in North America. The United States men's national team had already been placed in Group D as a host ...

This Friday, we’ll find out which group the 39 qualified countries and three host nations will land in for the 2026 World Cup. The 2026 World Cup draw will take place on Friday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. ET on Fox. Pre-show coverage of the draw begins at 11:30 a ...

The anticipation is finally over. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw has officially been announced following a live ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., setting the stage for what will be the biggest World Cup in history. For the first time ever ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw arrives today, setting the stage for a major shake-up in World Cup odds as the final groups take shape. With the pots locked in and anticipation building, this revised mock draw explores how the brackets could unfold, the group ...

The World Cup Draw 2026 takes place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Dec. 5. The team matchup selection special starts at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT and broadcasts on FOX. GET: DIRECTV 5-DAY FREE TRIAL Want to ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw awaits on Friday, determining 12 groups of four teams each (48 teams total) for when the expanded tournament unfolds from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Of the 42 qualified countries, 39 are ...