Argentina, Brazil get easy World Cup groups

Reigning champions Argentina will face Algeria, Austria and first-time qualifiers Jordan in their 2026 World Cup group, according to the draw made in Washington on Friday.

Five-time winners Brazil play 2022 semi-finalists Morocco as well as Scotland and Haiti in their group, while France take on Senegal, Norway and a qualifier from the playoffs in their group.

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The 12 groups for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026 following Friday's draw in Washington:

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Euro playoff D

Group B: Canada, Euro playoff A, Qatar, Switzerland

Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland

Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Euro playoff C

Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador

Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Euro playoff B, Tunisia

Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand

Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay

Group I: France, Senegal, Fifa playoff 2, Norway

Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan

Group K: Portugal, Fifa playoff 1, Uzbekistan, Colombia

Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama