The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are settled, and playoff games in March will determine the final slots. President Donald Trump was awarded a peace prize.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup creates some easy and some difficult groups for contenders. We ranked all 16 from toughest to easiest.

President Donald Trump was awarded the very first FIFA Peace Prize on Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., during the World Cup final draw. FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave Trump the award, which included a trophy of golden hands holding a soccer ball.

The United States will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in group stage play when the tournament opens next summer.

Argentina will aim to become the first team to back to back World Cup championships Since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

The United States Men's National Team will face Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament draw revealed Friday.

President Donald Trump is confident in the security of host cities months ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take center stage, telling reporters ahead of the draw in Washington, D.C., that the government will "take care" of any concerns if needed.

AT&T Stadium, which will be known as Dallas Stadium during the tournament, will host five group stage matches; Two for Group F, two for Group J and one for Group L. The first of the five matches in Arlington will take place on Sunday, June 14. FIFA will release a final match schedule for the group stage on Saturday.

The managers of all 42 teams already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, as well as those still in the hunt for the remaining six places, will have a keen eye on the draw taking place Friday in Washington D.