Alternative Takes
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The draw for the 2026 World Cup has been made: Morocco will face Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil
Friday, December 5
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United Kingdom
England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil
Friday, December 5
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United Kingdom
Draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Austria will face reigning world champions Algeria and Jordan
Friday, December 5
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Austria
Draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Austria will face reigning world champions Algeria and Jordan
Friday, December 5
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Austria
Tough World Cup draw for Norway: Meets France, Senegal and play-off teams
Friday, December 5
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Norway
Tough World Cup draw for Norway: Meets France, Senegal and play-off teams
Friday, December 5
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Norway
The draw for the 2026 World Cup has taken place: Algeria, Austria and Jordan will be Argentina's rivals in the group stage
Friday, December 5
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Argentina
The draw for the 2026 World Cup has taken place: Algeria, Austria and Jordan will be Argentina's rivals in the group stage
Friday, December 5
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Argentina
Saudi Arabia draw Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup
Friday, December 5
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia draw Spain, Cape Verde and Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup
Friday, December 5
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Saudi Arabia
[Part 2] Korea's World Cup team is drawn into Group A with the winners of Mexico, South Africa, and the European playoffs.
Friday, December 5
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South Korea
[Part 2] Korea's World Cup team is drawn into Group A with the winners of Mexico, South Africa, and the European playoffs.
Friday, December 5
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South Korea
Who’s in which group? Full FIFA World Cup draw explained
Friday, December 5
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United Arab Emirates
Who’s in which group? Full FIFA World Cup draw explained
Friday, December 5
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United Arab Emirates
Bafana to play in World Cup opener against Mexico in repeat of 2010
Friday, December 5
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South Africa
Bafana to play in World Cup opener against Mexico in repeat of 2010
Friday, December 5
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South Africa
Mexico will play the opening match against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup
Friday, December 5
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Mexico
Mexico will play the opening match against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup
Friday, December 5
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Mexico
Canada, Qatar, and possibly Italy? These are the Swiss national team's opponents.
Friday, December 5
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Switzerland
Canada, Qatar, and possibly Italy? These are the Swiss national team's opponents.
Friday, December 5
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Switzerland
Germany will face Ecuador, Ivory Coast and World Cup newcomer Curacao
Friday, December 5
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Germany
Germany will face Ecuador, Ivory Coast and World Cup newcomer Curacao
Friday, December 5
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Germany
Full results of the 2026 World Cup draw
Friday, December 5
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Egypt
Full results of the 2026 World Cup draw
Friday, December 5
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Egypt
Live Coverage and Event Proceedings
Today, the draw for the first World Cup with 48 teams
Friday, December 5
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Mexico
2026 World Cup draw, live: the ceremony has begun in the United States
Friday, December 5
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Argentina
2026 World Cup draw, live: the ceremony has begun in the United States
Friday, December 5
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Argentina
2026 FIFA World Cup draw set for Friday in Washington
Friday, December 5
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France
2026 FIFA World Cup draw set for Friday in Washington
Friday, December 5
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France
2026 FIFA World Cup draw set for Friday in Washington, DC
Friday, December 5
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France
2026 FIFA World Cup draw set for Friday in Washington, DC
Friday, December 5
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France
🔴 LIVE | 2026 World Cup Draw: Follow the live broadcast and latest news from Washington
Friday, December 5
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Colombia
🔴 LIVE | 2026 World Cup Draw: Follow the live broadcast and latest news from Washington
Friday, December 5
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Colombia
The 2026 World Cup draw has begun: here's how the group stage matches will be played; Colombia is in Pot 2
Friday, December 5
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Colombia
The 2026 World Cup draw has begun: here's how the group stage matches will be played; Colombia is in Pot 2
Friday, December 5
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Colombia
Live: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw reveals group allocations for biggest ever tournament
Friday, December 5
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France
Live: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw reveals group allocations for biggest ever tournament
Friday, December 5
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France
Team Analysis and Reactions
Ancelotti says Brazil have 'difficult' World Cup group with Morocco
Friday, December 5
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France
Draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup kind to favourites but France faces awkward tests
Friday, December 5
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France
Draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup kind to favourites but France faces awkward tests
Friday, December 5
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France
Tirage du Mondial 2026: Maroc enters the group of the world?
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
Tirage du Mondial 2026: Maroc enters the group of the world?
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
Tired of World Cup 2026: Maroc is in this group?
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
Tired of World Cup 2026: Maroc is in this group?
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
World Cup 2026: the Maroc, Brazil, France and Haiti
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
World Cup 2026: the Maroc, Brazil, France and Haiti
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
Political and Ceremonial Aspects
Infantino’s ‘Peace Prize’ to Trump raises questions about FIFA’s neutrality
Saturday, December 6
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Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump named first winner of FIFA Peace Prize
Friday, December 5
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France
US President Donald Trump named first winner of FIFA Peace Prize
Friday, December 5
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France
Trump lauds Infantino for ‘record breaking’ World Cup
Friday, December 5
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Saudi Arabia
Trump lauds Infantino for ‘record breaking’ World Cup
Friday, December 5
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Saudi Arabia
Claudia Sheinbaum arrives on the red carpet for the 2026 World Cup draw
Friday, December 5
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Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum arrives on the red carpet for the 2026 World Cup draw
Friday, December 5
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Mexico
Lionel Scaloni brought the World Cup trophy to the 2026 World Cup draw: immaculate gloves and a wish spoken aloud (in Spanish) for what's to come.
Friday, December 5
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Argentina
Lionel Scaloni brought the World Cup trophy to the 2026 World Cup draw: immaculate gloves and a wish spoken aloud (in Spanish) for what's to come.
Friday, December 5
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Argentina
Other Football Competitions
Kanno brace sends Saudi Arabia through while Morocco, Palestine stay on course
Friday, December 5
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Saudi Arabia
Arab Cup: Morocco held to a draw by Oman
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
Arab Cup: Morocco held to a draw by Oman
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
World Cup U21 in Kenya: Marocaine Amina Dehhaoui wins the world champion
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
World Cup U21 in Kenya: Marocaine Amina Dehhaoui wins the world champion
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
The "Lions" team draws with Oman in the second round of the Arab Cup
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
The "Lions" team draws with Oman in the second round of the Arab Cup
Friday, December 5
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Morocco
Draw Format and Process Explanation
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize
Friday, December 5
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Saudi Arabia
2026 World Cup draw: Seeds, groups, playoffs... Here's how it works
Friday, December 5
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France
2026 World Cup draw: Seeds, groups, playoffs... Here's how it works
Friday, December 5
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France
"Once the teams in Pot 1 have been distributed into their respective groups, the draw will continue with the distribution of the teams from Pots 2, 3, and 4, in that order. Each pot will be completely emptied before moving on to the next. The draw will conclude once all the teams in Pot 4 have been placed into a group," FIFA explained.
Thursday, December 4
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Argentina
"Once the teams in Pot 1 have been distributed into their respective groups, the draw will continue with the distribution of the teams from Pots 2, 3, and 4, in that order. Each pot will be completely emptied before moving on to the next. The draw will conclude once all the teams in Pot 4 have been placed into a group," FIFA explained.
Thursday, December 4
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Argentina
Morocco's World Cup Journey and Preparation
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