FIFA also presented him with the New Peace Prize at a ceremony held in Washington hosted by US President Donald Trump.
What you should know
The draw for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico was made on Friday. Defending champions Argentina, Spain and England have been drawn in relatively easy groups. France, on the other hand, has been drawn in a tougher group. US President Donald Trump was also presented with the FIFA Peace Prize at a ceremony in Washington hosted by the president.
The tournament will begin with the last World Cup winner Argentina playing against Algeria. For the first time, 48 teams will participate in the next World Cup. Of these, 42 teams have already been decided. There will be playoff matches for the remaining 6 teams.
According to the group division of the participating teams, Group 'A' includes Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and the winner of the European Playoff 'D'. Group 'B' includes the host Canada, the winner of the European Playoff 'A', Qatar and Switzerland.
Group 'C' includes Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, Group 'D' includes the host USA, Paraguay, Australia and the winner of the European Playoff 'C'. Group ‘E’ includes Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador, Group ‘F’ includes the Netherlands, Japan, European Playoff ‘B’ winner, Tunisia and Group ‘G’ includes Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.
Group ‘H’ includes Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, Group ‘I’ includes France, Senegal, Playoff FIFA-2 winner and Norway, Group ‘J’ includes Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan, Group ‘K’ includes Portugal, Playoff FIFA-1, Uzbekistan and Colombia and Group ‘L’ includes England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
