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Gregor Townsend is in the news as Scotland’s head rugby coach since 2017, shaping their World Cup and Six Nations campaigns.

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2026 World Cup Draw Set in Washington

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.

Expanded Rugby World Cup Draw Set

The 2027 Rugby World Cup will feature 24 teams, with the draw scheduled for December 3. The tournament begins in Perth on October 1, ending in Sydney on November 13. The format includes a new knockout round, increasing opportunities for more nations to advance.