England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents following Friday's draw in Zurich.

These are the groups for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the European zone. Groups will be finalized after the Nations League quarter-finals on March 20-23, 2025. Group A: Winner of Germany v Italy,

Following is the draw for the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers made in Zurich on Friday. The 2026 World Cup will be played in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, kicking off on June 11 with the final on July 19,

Saudi Arabia says that to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, it will build or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports and public transport in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes,

Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid to host the 2034 World Cup means the kingdom will become the second Middle East nation in quick succession to host football’s biggest tournament, after Qatar did so in 2022.

Saudi Arabian officials celebrate their country being chosen to host the 2034 men's football World Cup finals. | Credit: Stringer / EPA-EFE / Shutterstock The "reckless decision" to award the 2034 men's football World Cup to Saudi Arabia will "put many lives at risk",