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Fans now know which teams will take the pitch at Lumen Field next summer as Seattle hosts several marquee 2026 World Cup matches, including Belgium vs. Egypt and the U.S. vs. Australia.
The USA will begin the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay as part of what initially appears to be a favorable draw for the hosts. Mauricio Pochettino's side will also take on Australia and the winners of one of the four European playoffs to secure a spot at the tournament, either Turkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo.
The United States will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in group stage play when the tournament opens next summer.
U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Tyler Adams believes a "realistic" goal for the United States is to make the semifinal of the 2026 World Cup.
The head coach of Los Pumas, Felipe Contepomi, analyzed the current state of Fiji, Canada, and Spain, opponents that the team will face in Group C of the World Cup.
Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.
President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 World Cup draw, where matchups for next summer's tournament will be revealed. Follow for updates.