2026 World Cup group draw LIVE – Who will England and Scotland land as Lionel Messi’s Argentina defend trophy in USA, Canada and Mexico?

1500 – WHERE WILL THE OPENING MATCH OF THE FINALS TAKE PLACE?

The 83,000-capacity Estadio Azteca in Mexico City will host the World Cup on June 11.

1450 – TUCHEL FEELS ENGLAND CAN BRING IT HOME

“Everyone knows that we cannot promise that we win it, but they want to see a team, and team spirit, a team that gives everything and fights for each other,” he told reporters.

“If the players bring that, then I think anything is possible. We will be brave enough to dream about it, we will be brave enough to try it.

“I feel the change in expectation and a change in the feedback I get from fans and people who I meet because they like what they saw.

“Am I more confident now? Yes. Because we have got better. We have to arrive and try to make a special thing happen, but we cannot guarantee it.”

‘It’s a very special moment’ – Tuchel on England’s World Cup qualification

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1440 – SCOTT MCTOMINAY IS IN MARKET FOR AN OVERHEAD KICK

Acrobatic McTominay forces Jankovic own goal to seal Napoli win

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1430 – ENGLAND WAITS, AND ENGLAND EXPECTS

1420 – WHAT ARE THE POTS FOR TODAY’S DRAW?

FIFA world ranking in brackets

• Pot 1: Canada (27), Mexico (15), USA (14), Spain (1), Argentina (2), France (3), England (4), Brazil (5), Portugal (6), Netherlands (7), Belgium (8), Germany (9)
• Pot 2: Croatia (10), Morocco (11), Colombia (13), Uruguay (16), Switzerland (17), Japan (18), Senegal (19), Iran (20), South Korea (22), Ecuador (23), Austria (24), Australia (26)
• Pot 3: Norway (29), Panama (30), Egypt (34), Algeria (35), Scotland (36), Paraguay (39), Tunisia (40), Côte d’Ivoire (42), Uzbekistan (50), Qatar (51), Saudi Arabia (60), South Africa (61)
• Pot 4: Jordan (66), Cape Verde (68), Ghana (72), Curaçao (82), Haiti (84), New Zealand (86) and another four teams from the UEFA European play-offs (below) and two from the FIFA intercontinental play-offs

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• UEFA play-off A: Italy, Wales, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northern Ireland
• UEFA play-off B: Ukraine, Poland, Albania, Sweden
• UEFA play-off C: Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo, Romania
• UEFA play-off D: Denmark, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland, North Macedonia

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• FIFA play-off 1: DR Congo, Jamaica, New Caledonia
• FIFA play-off 2: Iraq, Bolivia, Suriname

Emotional scenes as Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for World Cup

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1410 – WILL WORLD CUP PROVE A BRIDGE TOO VAR FOR FANS?

FIFA is set to make radical changes to the officiating of football, with VAR’s responsibilities to include corners and second yellow cards at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Proposals were made at an October meeting of IFAB, in which FIFA put forward VAR checking the awarding of corners and second yellow cards. Despite corners being denied by IFAB, both are set to be trialled next summer.

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‘Don’t book him, ref!’ – Emerson sent off for ‘dive’ after VAR review

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1400 – A CHANCE TO SEE SOME OF WORLD CUP FINALISTS COMPETE

December will see 24 of Africa’s top sides battle it out at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco, World Cup semi-finalists in 2022, are this year’s hosts and among the favourites for the title, but in a tournament the always upsets the odds, the likes of Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal and defending champions Cote d’Ivoire will be eyeing the trophy. The hosts kick off against Comoros on December 21.

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Slot says Salah ‘always in my mind’ to start games after recent benching

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1350 – ANCELOTTI BACKS ARSENAL TO CLAIM PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE

The Brazil coach is impressed by Mikel Arteta’s side as they chase title glory at home and abroad.

Ancelotti tips ‘fantastic’ Arsenal to win Premier League title

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1340 – A FEW WORLD CUP HOPEFULS WILL BE AT VILLA PARK

Villa are flying high after an impressive run of results, but they will go head-to-head with the Premier League leaders at Villa Park.

It is a crucial match for both Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery as first takes on third in the Premier League.

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1330 – WILL ENGLAND LEAVE SUBS IN DRESSING ROOM AT WORLD CUP?

Here is the bizarre reason why Thomas Tuchel will leave England players indoors during games at the FIFA World Cup. England qualified for the tournament in stunning style, recording eight wins from eight fixtures to finish top of their qualifying group. The World Cup is set to be held in Canada, the USA, and Mexico from June 11, with the final scheduled to be played on July 19.

1320 – ANCELOTTI EXPECTS BRAZIL TO PERFORM STRONGLY

Bidding to win the trophy for the first time since 2002, coaching Carlo Ancelotti is feeling good about the national side’s prospects. Brazil are looking to win the World Cup for a sixth time next summer, with Ancelotti leading the Selecao in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ancelotti has told TNT Sports about his ambitions for the World Cup and reflected on his time in the Premier League with Everton and Chelsea. He has also made his predictions for the winners of the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

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Brazil can have a ‘fantastic World Cup’, says Ancelotti

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1310 – WELCOME TO THE WORLD CUP DRAW

A huge Friday afternoon ahead for you as we find out who and where England and Scotland will be playing at the World Cup finals next summer in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

There is also interest in the draw for Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, who are all battling to claim a spot at the greatest show on earth via the European play-offs.

Argentina and Lionel Messi are set to defend the trophy following their thrilling 4-2 penalty shoot win over France after a 3-3 draw over 120 minutes in Qatar three years ago.

The draw is due to begin at 5pm GMT (12pm local time) in Washington DC despite the US capital not hosting any games at the finals with US president Donald Trump also set to speak at the draw.

Should be a fascinating few hours ahead, and we have all the build-up right here for you.

‘Expect something extraordinary’ – Messi holds high expectations for the 2026 World Cup

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