Kylian Mbappé is France’s most accomplished active player and became the national team’s captain after the 2022 World Cup. He won the Golden Boot at that tournament with eight goals, including a hat trick in the final, and played a key role in France’s 2018 World Cup title.

The 2026 World Cup draw took place in Washington DC on Friday and we had you covered for everything as it happened.

Multiple countries in the 2026 World Cup are introducing mascots for the tournament. Here's a look at who will be on the field with the players.

Here is a ranking of the 2026 World Cup groups from easiest to toughest based on average FIFA World Rankings. Countries: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Intercontinental Playoff 1 Average FIFA ranking: 40.2 Highest-ranked team: Portugal (6)

As the world descends on the USA, Canada and Mexico, it's time to fire up the age-old debate of what to call the beautiful game

President Donald Trump and Tom Brady were among the sports and political figures who helped reveal the groupings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.

England will face Croatia, Panama and Ghana at next summer's World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico following the draw at Washington's Kennedy Center. Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions, who were one of 12 teams in Pot 1, will begin their Group L campaign against the Croats in either Toronto or Arlington, Texas, on June 17.

Hockey: India vs Belgium in junior men's hockey world cup quarterfinals at 8 PM (telecast on JioHotstar). Shooting: The ISSF World Cup Finals continue in Doha, featuring 14 of India's top shooters. Badminton: A host of Indians in quarterfinal action at the BWF Guwahati Masters Super 100.

The World Cup draw featured Gianni Infantino, Donald Trump and other host-nation leaders as FIFA unveiled the 12 four-team groups for next year's tournament.