England will open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia, while Scotland have been drawn into a group with Brazil for next summer's expanded tournament. Thomas Tuchel's side begin on Wednesday 17 June in either Dallas or Toronto and will also face Ghana and Panama in Group L.
Scotland return to the men's World Cup for the first time in 28 years, starting against Haiti on Saturday 13 June in Boston or New York. Their Group C fixtures also feature Morocco and five-time champions Brazil.
Wales or Northern Ireland could join hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B if they advance through two rounds of UEFA play-offs in March. The Republic of Ireland, if they qualify, would be paired with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.
The 48-team World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will be staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Play-off line-up
UEFA and intercontinental play-off paths from the draw include:
- UEFA play-off A: Italy, Wales, Bosnia-Herzegovina or Northern Ireland - UEFA play-off B: Ukraine, Poland, Albania or Sweden - UEFA play-off C: Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo or Romania - UEFA play-off D: Denmark, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland or
