The USMNT and Mexico will play two European powerhouses in the last international break before the 2026 World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup groups have been defined by the draw held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., where the United States and Mexico are prepar

ATLANTA — The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is moments away from beginning on Friday, but there's already one major piece of the puzzle we know for Atlanta in hosting five group matches: We won't see the United States, Mexico or Canada during this stage of the tournament.

There are plenty of storylines to unpick in a potential Group G featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, not suspended, and Portugal. The 40-year-old is set to go up against his current adopted home, Saudi Arabia, while World Cup minnows Cape Verde was ruled by Portugal until as recently as 1975.

The draw for the biggest World Cup in history was probably the cringiest as the two-hour event didn't feature much soccer.

The top-ranked team in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, Spain was the +400 pre-draw favorite at BetMGM. Those odds remained unchanged after being placed in Group H with Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde. England holds the second shortest odds at +600, followed by France at +700 and defending champion Argentina at +800 along with Brazil.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as 2026 World Cup Draw LIVE: USMNT, Mexico, Argentina Discover Group Opponents.

With the friendly against the USMNT still unconfirmed, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will be facing Mexico as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.