South Korea will take on Mexico, South Africa, and a European playoff qualifier in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The draw

Mexico has consistently been a World Cup participant. The last time they failed to qualify for the finals was the 1982 edition, although they did also miss out in 1990 because they were banned by FIFA. As one of the three co-hosts for 2026, they qualified automatically. What is their World Cup pedigree?

Mexico learned their 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, slotting into Group A alongside South Korea, South Africa and the winner of UEFA Playoff D. Here’s what awaits the co-hosts next June and July during the 48-team tournament.

High Elevation, Home Support South Korea minimizes travel fatigue with all matches in Mexico, extended rest periods

Egypt is undoubtedly headlined by Mohamed Salah, the nation's record goalscorer, the fourth-place finisher in 2025's Ballon d'Or awards and the Premier League's top scorer in Liverpool's title-winning campaign last season.

Young Bafana to open campaign against hosts MexicoSouth Africa drawn in Group A for 2026 World Cup The draw for the 2026 World Cup has placed South Africa in Group A joining Mexico one of the hosts,

Wales beat Austria and Ukraine in their play-off semi-final and final to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, and they'll be hoping two more notable wins in Cardiff will do the trick next year. Former England defender Rio Ferdinand will be the "conductor" of the draw.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, with a matchup between host nation Mexico and Group A challenger South Africa. In 2010, South Africa became the first African nation to host a World Cup.