2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: Contenders Revealed, Trump Receives FIFA Peace Prize
FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 5, 20261 min2,473 views
10 connections·11 entities in this video→2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Details
- 48 teams will compete in 12 groups across three countries, making it the largest World Cup in its 96-year history.
- Reigning champions Argentina will start their title defense against Algeria.
- 2022 runners-up France are drawn into a challenging Group I with Sagal and Norway.
- Spain will face Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and debutants Cape Verde.
- England's campaign begins against Croatia, who eliminated them in the 2018 semi-finals.
- Six remaining places in the tournament will be decided through playoffs in March.
Donald Trump and FIFA Peace Prize
- The draw ceremony was notably overshadowed by Donald Trump.
- Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- Trump stated that receiving the award was one of the greatest honors of his life.
- Infantino, described as a close ally of Trump's, indicated the award recognized Trump's efforts in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza.
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