The luck of the draw is more than just who you play as coaches aim to navigate the issues North America presents

Few games, though, will rival the stakes of Saturday’s match, which will see Spanish legends Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets hang up the boots, while Messi, Busquets, and Rodrigo De Paul look to become the first players to have an MLS Cup and World Cup title on their resumes.

Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, U.S. Soccer built on the the financial infusion and the public’s excitement to help launch Major League Soccer.

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

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi says the passion for soccer in the U.S. has surprised him. He also discusses the MLS Cup final vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps.

WASHINGTON — All around the globe, eyes focused Friday on the stage where World Cup paths were sorted, nations’ names chosen one by one in a draw that determined Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their title defense against Algeria and the U.S. will open against Paraguay.

The Canadians will join with the United States and Mexico to hold the 2026 edition of FIFA's crown jewel tournament. The draw for the event was Friday, setting up the four-team gr