The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place on June 25, 2026, in New York, determining the group stage matchups for the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Netherlands, led by coach Ronald Koeman, avoided a group with Brazil, instead being placed in Group A alongside Senegal, Ecuador, and host nation Qatar.
Brazil, a five-time champion, was drawn into Group G with Switzerland, Serbia, and Cameroon. The draw also saw France paired with Denmark, Tunisia, and Peru in Group D, while defending champions Argentina face Mexico, Poland, and Saudi Arabia in Group C.
Hervé Renard, coach of the Saudi Arabian national team, saw his side drawn into a challenging Group C with Argentina, Mexico, and Poland. Renard, who previously led Saudi Arabia to a historic upset over Argentina in 2022, expressed cautious optimism about his team's chances.
The tournament, expanded to 48 teams, will feature 16 groups of three, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stage. Matches will be held across 16 venues in North America, with the final scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
