The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Panama's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as CONCACAF Group A winners, Panama is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2018. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Panama will begin its World Cup campaign in Group L.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule is officially here, featuring kickoff times, venues, and dates for what will be the largest World Cup to date.

The United States will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in group stage play when the tournament opens next summer.

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 Socceroos will take on hosts USA, Paraguay and one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo in next year's World Cup group stages after avoiding football's biggest guns in the draw in Washington DC.

The United States will face Paraguay in its opening match in Group D, and Mexico will play South Africa in the tournament’s first game.

Canada have been placed in Group B, USA in Group D and Mexico in Group A. Donald Trump received FIFA's first-ever peace prize. Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand is conducting the draw at the Kennedy Center.