2026 World Cup co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico and takes place from June 11 to July 19; biggest-ever World Cup sees 48 teams competing across 104 matches; nations will find out venues and kick-off...

Africa's nine FIFA World Cup qualifiers - as well as tournament hopefuls DR Congo - will learn the identities of their group-stage opponents during Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington.

Placed in pot one, France can already be pleased to avoid the big top seeds.