THE OFFICIAL FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw Results — LOS ANGELES

Written By Joseph Trujillo, Director of Sports & Entertainment, L.A. STYLE Magazine

Global Stars, Local Legends, and the Official Draw That Set the Stage for 2026

Los Angeles entered the global spotlight as the world turned its attention toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. High above the city at the iconic US Bank Tower, L.A. STYLE Magazine witnessed a moment that blended world class sport, entertainment, and culture. The exclusive downtown press event drew a powerful lineup of soccer stars including Warren Barton, former England National Team standout and Fox Sports analyst, John Thorrington, LAFC Co President and General Manager, Greg Vanney, Head Coach of the LA Galaxy, and American sports icon Mia Hamm, whose legacy with the United States Women’s National Team continues to inspire generations.

Their presence created a dynamic local echo to the grand international ceremony unfolding in Washington DC at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The global draw delivered a spectacular showcase, hosted by Kevin Hart alongside Heidi Klum, capturing worldwide attention. United States President Donald J. Trump appeared during the event, joined by high level leaders representing Canada and Mexico. Cultural icons such as Shaquille O’Neal added to the magnitude of the moment, transforming the draw into one of the most star powered gatherings in FIFA history.

Further elevating the ceremony’s global stature, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney appeared alongside United States President Donald Trump and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum in Washington DC. Together, they participated in unveiling the first set of host nation groupings, highlighting the historic partnership at the heart of the 2026 World Cup.

The local Los Angeles press conference for the final draw signals the city’s deep connection to the sport and its readiness to welcome the world. As stadiums prepare, communities mobilize, and cultural celebrations begin to form, LA stands poised to become a central storytelling hub of the tournament.

As the world prepares for the largest FIFA World Cup ever staged, the official release of the 2026 groupings has set anticipation soaring.

THE OFFICIAL 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP DRAW

As announced December 5, 2025

Group A
Mexico
South Africa
South Korea
European Playoff D

Group B
Canada
European Playoff A
Qatar
Switzerland

Group C
Brazil
Morocco
Haiti
Scotland

Group D
United States
Paraguay
Australia
European Playoff C

Group E
Germany
Curaçao
Ivory Coast
Ecuador

Group F
Netherlands
Japan
European Playoff B
Tunisia

Group G
Belgium
Egypt
Iran
New Zealand

Group H
Spain
Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay

Group I
France
Senegal
FIFA Playoff Two
Norway

Group J
Argentina
Algeria
Austria
Jordan

Group K
Portugal
FIFA Playoff One
Uzbekistan
Colombia

Group L
England
Croatia
Ghana
Panama

Photo Courtesy of FIFA.COM