Groups set for U.S., Mexico and 48-team field for 2026
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FIFA World Cup, 2026 and Mexico
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The US men’s soccer team will open June 12, face Australia on June 19 in Seattle and finish group play June 25 at SoFi Stadium against a team to be determined.
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The majority of matches will take place in the United States, which is hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994. New York/New Jersey, Dallas (Arlington), Houston , Kansas City, Atlanta, Los Angeles (Inglewood), Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco (Santa Clara), Boston (Foxborough) and Miami (Miami Gardens) are the host cities.
With legal pathways into the United States paused, migration patterns are shifting: More people are returning south, while those who stay in Mexico face violence, bureaucracy and shrinking aid.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated on Monday that Mexico defends the principle of self-determination of peoples and their sovereignty, when questioned about the cases of Venezuela and Honduras, both currently experiencing tensions with the United States.
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World Cup 2026: Mexico grouped with South Korea, South Africa and playoff winner in favorable draw
El Tri themselves in the group against South Korea, South Africa, and the eventual winner of the FIFA playoff winner D. The future winner means either Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, or Ireland will join Group A for the 2026 World Cup.
The United States is the Group D favorite following the draw for World Cup 2026. It's first-round opponents include Paraguay and Australia.