Media reports have unveiled exciting details about the World Cup 2026 draw, as attention turns to the American capital, Washington, on Friday, to learn the path of the teams qualified for the anticipated event.
The account Football Rankings on X revealed the locations of the three host countries for the tournament, indicating that Mexico’s team was placed in position A1 within the first group, while the Canadian team was placed in position B1 in the second group, in addition to the United States team which was fixed at position D1 in the fourth group. This distribution gives the three countries an organizational and public advantage as the tournament kicks off across their stadiums.
It was mentioned that the Mexican team will have the kickoff in the opening match of the tournament, facing the team ranked A2 from the third tier, in a match expected to see a large audience presence and will mark a grand celebratory start to the most inclusive and expansive edition of the World Cup ever.
It was added: "These preparations reflect the anticipation before unveiling the full picture of the groups, especially with major teams waiting to find out their fate, and with 42 qualified teams and 22 teams playing in playoffs to determine the remaining spots."
The draw is expected to open the door to predictions and analyses, signaling the countdown towards a historic football summer.
The process of drawing the group stage at the World Cup 2026, represents a step that will define the features of the largest edition in the history of the tournament, as the qualified teams prepare to know their positions in the twelve groups, in an event that enjoys wide global interest due to the scale of participation and breadth of competition.
