Friday's draw from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., determined the 12 groups for next summer's 48-team soccer extravaganza. We now know which teams will stand in the way of the U.S. men's national team. We know who Lionel Messi and Argentina will first take on to repeat as champions.

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FIFA have now confirmed the final details of all the fixtures in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Friday’s draw confirmed the 12 groups in play next summer across the United States, Canada and Mexico,