The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching.
It’s almost Christmas (can you believe it?), and before long we’ll be in 2026—meaning we’re just months away from the largest World Cup in history, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and kicking off on June 11.
But even before the New Year arrives, we’ll get our first taste of World Cup fever with the official draw. That’s when we’ll finally learn who faces who in the group stage, and get an early glimpse at how the knockout bracket might unfold.
With the upcoming tournament featuring 48 teams instead of the traditional 32, you might be wondering:
Don’t worry. We’ve broken it all down for you.






