Die Welt
Germany will face Ecuador, Ivory Coast and World Cup newcomer Curacao
Friday, December 5
Alternative Takes
The World's Current Take
2026 FIFA World Cup draw set for Friday in Washington
Friday, December 5
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France
Today, the draw for the first World Cup with 48 teams
Friday, December 5
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Mexico
Today, the draw for the first World Cup with 48 teams
Friday, December 5
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Mexico
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
"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
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
Specific Team Group Assignments
Germany will face Ecuador, Ivory Coast and World Cup newcomer Curacao
Friday, December 5
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Germany
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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
[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
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
Morocco-Specific Coverage
Morocco look to youth and experience to prove Qatar World Cup success was no fluke
Friday, December 5
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Saudi Arabia
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
Other Football Competitions
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
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 Analysis and Reactions
Draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup kind to favourites but France faces awkward tests
Friday, December 5
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France
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
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
CAF Awards and Morocco Recognition
2030 World Cup Future Planning
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