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Friday's draw from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., determined the 12 groups for next summer's 48-team soccer extravaganza. We now know which teams will stand in the way of the U.S. men's national team. We know who Lionel Messi and Argentina will first take on to repeat as champions.
It's a statement victory for the USMNT as they stretched their unbeaten run to five games to end 2025. They've hit their stride under Mauricio Pochettino, and no matter who is in the lineup, an identity is forming. Let's take a look at the goals:
Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.