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On December 5, 2025, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place at Washington's Kennedy Center, attended by US President Donald Trump. The expanded 48-team tournament, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 12 groups of four teams. Scotland, having qualified after 28 years, awaits its group opponents and fixture details, with the tournament running June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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African teams Morocco and Tunisia have secured their spots in the 2026 World Cup, while South Africa and Nigeria face critical qualification matches. In South America, Bolivia and Colombia are vying for playoff spots, with Venezuela's coaching overhaul following a defeat. Qualification races are intense across regions.
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South Africa and Cape Verde secured their first World Cup appearances for 2026, with South Africa topping their group after CAF points deductions, and Cape Verde winning their first-ever qualification, joining other African nations in North America. Nigeria and Cameroon face playoff routes.
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England became the first European team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with other teams from Africa, Asia, and Oceania also securing spots. Forty-three teams will qualify through continental tournaments, with two more in intercontinental playoffs scheduled for March. The three host nations qualify automatically.
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Moroccan footballer Hakimi won the 2025 CAF Award, recognizing his success with PSG, including the Champions League victory. He is the first Moroccan to win since 1998 and the first defender since 1973. Other Moroccan players also received awards, and Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup.