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2026 World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games
The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.
2026 World Cup draw as it happened: groups, matches, reaction
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One thing to know about confirmed 2026 World Cup teams pre-draw
The FIFA World Cup draw is happening Friday, and 42 of the 48 teams are confirmed. But what's one thing you need to know about each nation?
Roberto Mancini gets job in Qatar after Nottingham Forest snub
Roberto Mancini, who guided Manchester City to their first Premier League title, has been appointed head coach of Qatar Stars League side Al Sadd.
New Adidas World Cup jerseys rated: Argentina, Mexico, Spain
Adidas has released a huge batch of home kits for 22 countries, many of whom have either qualified or still hope to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
Lopetegui on Qatar's World Cup qualification: Best day of my career
Head coach Julen Lopetegui says he is "very proud" after Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup for the first time
'Life owed me a World Cup' - Lopetegui after Qatar qualification
Former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui says "life owed me a World Cup" after guiding Qatar to next year's top football tournament.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup
Qatar and Saudi Arabia both secured a spot at next year's World Cup on Tuesday after clinching first place in their groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifying.
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia to renew rivalry in fourth round of Asian FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Indonesia will get the chance to pull off another upset against Saudi Arabia in the next stage of the Asian qualifiers.
World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever?
Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.
WCQ - AFC Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | United Arab Emira.. | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Oman | 2 | -1 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Alrawi | 3 | 8 | 0 | |
| Lucas Mendes | 2 | 13 | 1 | |
| Moustafa Tarek | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homam Ahmed | 4 | 13 | 0 | |
| Lucas Mendes | 1 | 13 | 2 | |
| Jassem Abdulsa.. | 1 | 10 | 0 |