African giants Morocco, South Africa learn their opponents
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Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Rassie Erasmus will coach South Africa to the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States after his contract was extended by four years.
Cameroon, Congo, Gabon and Nigeria clash for entry into the FIFA intercontinental playoff tournament for the World Cup.
Mexico's Edoson Álvarez said that playing at home will also help the team try to at least reach the quarterfinals.
World leaders with the Group of 20 rich and developing nations will meet this weekend in Johannesburg for the bloc’s first summit in Africa.
The president did not attend this year’s annual gathering in South Africa, which has been a frequent target of his attacks.
Follow the World Cup draw with live updates and find out who the USMNT and soccer's best will be facing during the 2026 tournament. The expanded 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history featuring 48 countries – up from 32 – battling for soccer's ultimate prize in North America.
Haiti fans follow their side's fortunes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, where they were drawn into Group C along with Brazil, Morocco and Scotland.