World Cup draw results: USMNT to open group play against Paraguay; Trump receives Peace Prize

The United States will face Paraguay in its opening match in Group D, and Mexico will play South Africa in the tournament’s first game.

The latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are set. See what the tournament could bring

The draw ceremony for the FIFA World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., divided a record 48 teams into 12 groups of four. Six World Cup spots won’t be determined until March, when 22 teams will face off in playoffs.
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