India, Dec. 6 -- The 2026 World Cup's official draw is out. Mexico is set to open the tournament against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on June 11. Team USA, Brazil, Argentina, France, Spain, and Belgium have also been placed in interesting groups.

The expanded 48-team World Cup will feature a sprawling 104-match slate across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the final set for July 19 in New Jersey.

For the first time since 2010, South Africa returns to the global stage. Their last appearance opened with a memorable draw against Mexico, but the hosts failed to advance. This time, they join Mexico, South Korea, and a European playoff winner in Group A.

The remaining co-hosts enter the tournament one day later. ...