Africa's World Cup representatives learned their group-stage opponents in Friday's prolonged draw ceremony in Washington.

The draw for next year’s FIFA World Cup took place at the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, the USA, which is one of the co-hosts of the tournament. The ceremony drew all 48 teams in their respective groups.

South Africa to take on Mexico in opening mach. Check all teams, groups, key games, schedule and dates. Full list here

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Gunmen opened fire at a hostel in Pretoria on Saturday, killing 11 people — including a three-year-old child — in one of South Africa’s latest mass shootings, police said.

World Cup co-host Mexico was optimistic about its chances of advancing from the group stage after being drawn to play against South Africa, South Korea and a yet-to-be-determined European team.

Mexico learned their 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, slotting into Group A alongside South Korea, South Africa and the winner of UEFA Playoff D. Here’s what awaits the co-hosts next June and July during the 48-team tournament.

South Africa have extended the contract of head coach Rassie Erasmus and tied him in until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup. Erasmus' previous deal with the Springboks was due to expire at the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, where his side will attempt to land an unprecedented third successive title.

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