Breaking down Fri.'s FIFA World Cup draw
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The U.S. and the tournament's other qualifiers will find out Friday who they will face when play begins in June.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, including the teams that have qualified, the pots and how the Group of Death forms.
Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, the United States will begin its World Cup campaign in Group D. The United States's best result in the World Cup is a Third place (1930) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No.
Fans now know which teams will take the pitch at Lumen Field next summer as Seattle hosts several marquee 2026 World Cup matches, including Belgium vs. Egypt and the U.S. vs. Australia.